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'''Peter Kalumba Chishala''' (1957 - 15 June 1996) popularly known as PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala, was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was widely acclaimed as one of the grand masters and pioneers of [[Kalindula]] music. PK Chishala and [[The Great Pekachi Band]] along with the [[Junior Mulemena Boys]], and the [[Masasu Band]] were among the early musical bands on the Zambia music scene.  
'''Peter Kalumba Chishala''' (1957 - 15 June 1996) popularly known as PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala, was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was widely acclaimed as one of the grand masters and pioneers of [[Kalindula]] music. PK Chishala and [[The Great Pekachi Band]] along with the [[Junior Mulemena Boys]], and the [[Masasu Band]] were among the early musical bands on the Zambia music scene.  


Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid 80s and the early 90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships.
Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid '80s and the early '90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships.


In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref name=LT>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref>
In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref name=LT>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref>
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He debuted with the song 'Icisosa Cipamano', which he recorded at Malachite Studios during his school days. Although it was not a huge success, the song gave an indication of what he was capable of doing.
He debuted with the song 'Icisosa Cipamano', which he recorded at Malachite Studios during his school days. Although it was not a huge success, the song gave an indication of what he was capable of doing.


He followed it up with Ba Pastor, which took a swipe at the immoral behavior of pastors. Naturally, it did not go down well in religious circles. Some sections of society thought that the song was a true story, but PK refuted that. Some called for it to be banned saying it was blasphemous. But despite the controversy, it went on to win the Song of the Year award in 1985.
He followed it up with 'Ba Pastor', which took a swipe at the immoral behavior of pastors. Naturally, it did not go down well in religious circles. Some sections of society thought that the song was a true story, but PK refuted that. Some called for it to be banned saying it was blasphemous. But despite the controversy, it went on to win the Song of the Year award in 1985.
 
He followed it up with the album Church Elder, released under Kariba Label by Teal Record Company, and whose title-track exposes the misdeeds of one church elder by the name of Pole Pole.
He followed it up with the album Church Elder, released under Kariba Label by Teal Record Company, and whose title-track exposes the misdeeds of one church elder by the name of Pole Pole.
The album had other songs like Impumba Mikowa, a lament from orphans complaining about their plight, and Mulele, a Luvale song advising a school girl to first complete her education instead of rushing into marriage.
The album had other songs like Impumba Mikowa, a lament from orphans complaining about their plight, and Mulele, a Luvale song advising a school girl to first complete her education instead of rushing into marriage.
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| rowspan=1 | 1985
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|Song of the Year Award, 'Ba Pastor'
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| rowspan=1 | 1987
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