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''WITCH'' were a Zambian music rock (Zamrock) band formed in the 1970s. | |||
Widely seen as the most popular Zambian band of the 70's, | Widely seen as the most popular Zambian band of the 70's, WITCH (an acronym for 'We Intend to Cause Havoc') were formed during Zambia's golden post-independence days, and were headed by Emanuel “Jagari” Chanda.[1] | ||
With the economy collapsing in the late 1970s, and increasing government authoritarianism, Witch, like most Zamrock bands, were reduced to playing daytime shows to avoid the curfews, and faded away.[1] | With the economy collapsing in the late 1970s, and increasing government authoritarianism, Witch, like most Zamrock bands, were reduced to playing daytime shows to avoid the curfews, and faded away.[1] | ||
As of 2013, Jagari is touring again.[1] | As of 2013, Jagari is touring again.[1] | ||
