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'''Amayenge''' is a popular [[Zambian music]] group.  Started by Kris Chali in 1978 in Choma, the band was originally called Crossbones, one of many Zambian acts that had spring up to do gigs based on Rock. Later the band became known as the New Crossbones, after a change in direction, sponsorship and amangement.  The musical style of the group is called [[kalindula]], a distinctive Zambian popular style with traditional African roots. Chali died 30 May 2003, but the band has continued with Fraser Chilembo as their leader.  Amayenge has received worldwide attention from WOMAD in London to Asia and the Americas.  In the words of one author:
'''Amayenge''' is a popular [[Zambian music]] group.  Started by [[Chris Chali]] in 1978 in [[Choma]], the band was originally called ''Crossbones'', one of many [[Zambia]]n acts that had spring up to do gigs based on Rock. Later the band became known as the ''New Crossbones'', after a change in direction, sponsorship and amangement.  The musical style of the group is called [[Kalindula]], a distinctive Zambian popular style with traditional African roots. Chali died 30 May 2003, but the band has continued with [[Fraser Chilembo]] as their leader.  Amayenge has received worldwide attention from WOMAD in London to Asia and the Americas.  In the words of one author:


{{cquote|Amayenge have dominated Zambia’s music scene for the almost two and half decades by embracing all the 73 tribes of Zambia and making the entire nation feel a part of their unique vibe. They are without a doubt, the most versatile and successful band in the history of Zambian music. [http://www.kachaka.com/krisChali.htm]}}
{{cquote|Amayenge have dominated Zambia’s music scene for the almost two and half decades by embracing all the 73 tribes of Zambia and making the entire nation feel a part of their unique vibe. They are without a doubt, the most versatile and successful band in the history of Zambian music. [http://www.kachaka.com/krisChali.htm]}}
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*[http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/amayenge_48090 Amayenge: National Geographic World Music]
*[http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/amayenge_48090 Amayenge: National Geographic World Music]


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