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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
ZAM was founded in 1979 as ''Zambia Union of Musicians'' (ZUM) | ZAM was founded in 1979 as ''Zambia Union of Musicians'' (ZUM). When the [[1994 National Arts Council Act 31]] came into force and became registered as an arts association. | ||
Years later, the association was rocked by poor management and administration prompting members to hold an extra-ordinary conference that amended the ZAM constitution | Years later, the association was rocked by poor management and administration, prompting members to hold an extra-ordinary conference that amended the ZAM constitution on 9 February 2010 and elected a new [[ZAM National Executive Committee|National Executive Committee]]. | ||
==Mandate== | |||
ZAM's focuses on supporting and protecting [[Zambian musicians]] and their music, promote and improve music through coordination, mobilize resources, support quality control, provide advocacy, promote research and networking, facilitate formation of strong partnerships between and among musicians. | |||
In addition, ZAM also looks at aspects such as professionalism, commitment of quality, resource management and transparency among artists. | In addition, ZAM also looks at aspects such as professionalism, commitment of quality, resource management and transparency among artists. | ||
==Presidents== | |||
*[[Njoya Tee]] | |||
*[[Maiko Zulu]] | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Zambian music]] |
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