Introduction (1972 album)

Introduction (1972 album)
by The W.I.T.C.H.
Released	1972
Studio	WITCH Records

Introduction (1972 album)

Introduction was a Zamrock record by the 70s Zambian band WITCH in 1972. It was the first commercially released record in Zambia privately pressed by the band and their manager. 300 copies were produced and hand-sold by their manager at shows.

The album’s first song ‘Introduction’ starts with lead singer Emmanuel “Jagari” Chanda introducing the band members.

Tracklisting

• A1. Introduction
• A2. Home Town (Instrumental)
• A3. You Better Know
• A4. Feeling High
• A5. Like A Chicken

• B1. See You Mama
• B2. That's What I Want
• B3. Try Me (Instrumental)
• B4. No Time

Production

The band

• Lead Vocals: Emmanuel “Jagari” Chanda
• Drums: Boyd “Star MacBoyd” Sinkala
• Bass Guitar: Gedeon “Giddy King” Mwamulenga
• Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: John “Music” Muma
• Lead Guitar & Vocals: Chris “Kims” Mbewe
• Keyboard: Paul “Jones” Mumba

Recording

Recorded at Malachite Studios (Chingola, Zambia)

• All Songs Arranged by WITCH
• Executive Producer/Manager: Phillip Musonda
• Originally Released by WITCH Records in 1972
• Original Album Design (Insert): The WITCH Records
• Acquired & Reissued by Zambia Music Parlour in 1974
• Musical Producer/Director for Zambia Music Parlour: Edward Godfrey Khuzwayo

References

• WITCH: Introduction on Zamrock.org