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'''James Sakala''' is a [[Zambia]]n afro-jazz | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
|name = James Sakala | |||
|image = James Sakala.jpg | |||
|caption = Sakala at The Stanbic Jazz Festival in 2015 | |||
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|background = solo_singer | |||
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|10|17}} | |||
|birth_place = Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | |||
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|genre = [[Kalindula]], Afro-jazz | |||
| instrument = Guitar, percussion instruments | |||
|occupation = Musician, songwriter, producer | |||
|years_active = 2007-present | |||
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|associated_acts = {{bulleted list |[[Mumba Yachi]] |[[The Elect Band]] }} | |||
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'''James Sakala''' is a [[Zambia]]n songwriter, producer and afro-jazz/[[Kalindula]] musician from [[Mkushi]] in the [[Central Province]] of [[Zambia]]. | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Sakala was born in Zimbabwe | Sakala was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 17 October 1983.<ref name=LV>[http://lusakavoice.com/2015/05/29/a-career-in-the-music-industry-takes-tough-skin-james-sakala/ A Career in the Music Industry Takes Tough Skin-James Sakala], [[Lusaka Voice]], 29 July 2015</ref> In 1986 his family moved to Zambia and settled in [[Fikolwa]] area at [[Kabati Village]] in [[Mkushi]] where he grew up and completed his education. It was here that he started expressing himself through music and drama at a very young age and became more convinced of his passion for music when he learnt to sing "[[Namusonda]]" by [[P.K. Chishala]].<ref name=Nativez>[http://www.thenativez.com/downloads/424-james-sakala James Sakala on the Nativez]</ref> | ||
==Career== | |||
Over the years, James Sakala has nurtured his skills by working as a producer, session guitarist, and singer/songwriter at local recording studios.<ref name=Nativez/> In 2005 he and a group of friends formed [[Bazibe Arts Theatre]], a Mkushi based group, and he was made lead singer and dance director. The group underwent training and was funded by the African Development Bank to bring sensitization about water and sanitation in the community. | |||
[[File:James Sakala - CocaCola.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Sakala with [[The Elect Band]] performing at the launch of new tagline for Fanta "Test the Feeling" in 2016.]] | |||
During [[K’millian]]'s show in Mkushi, Sakala was called out from the audience by the singer to come on stage and sing to one of his songs. He sang so well and K'millian later encouraged him to pursue music and move to [[Lusaka]]. Sakala took the advise and traveled to Lusaka for the first time in 2007 and was auditioned by [[Joe Chibangu the Ambassador]]. This marked the beginning of his music career. He started out as a backup singer for [[K’millian]] and later [[Mampi]], [[Ty2]], [[Crystal Shawn]] and [[Ozzy]] from 2008 to 2009.<ref name=LV/> | |||
In 2012 he became a member of [[The Elect Band]] as a percussionist and rhythm guitar player. He recently became a lead singer of the band. In 2013 he met producer [[Ben Blazer]] who offered him studio time to record the song ''Akatina''. | |||
Sakala's first biggest performance was at The Stanbic Jazz Festival in 2014<ref name=mwebantu>[https://www.mwebantu.com/2015/09/27/stanbic-jazz-festival-artist-feature-james-sakala/ Stanbic Jazz Festival, Artist Feature: James Sakala], [[Mwebantu]], 27 September 2015</ref> at [[The Misty Jazz Café and Restaurant]] in [[Lusaka]] as a supporting artist. The festival featured international artistes Earl Klugh, Oliver Mtukudzi and Mi Casa.<ref name=dailymail>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=45031 Stanbic Jazz Festival VIP tickets are hot cakes], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 27 September 2015</ref> | |||
[[File:James Sakala - Insale album 2017.jpg|170px|thumb|left|Sakala's [[Insale (album)|debut album Insale]] released in 2017]] | |||
Sakala was named a 2015 [[Proflight]] brand ambassador along with four other artistes who include hip hop artiste, [[Chef 187]] and rapper, [[Cleo Ice Queen]].<ref>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=21763 James Sakala and JJ drop ‘listen to me’], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 28 February 2015</ref> In a Facebook post on the MTN Zambia official page on 13 April 2016, MTN announced it had signed James Sakala as its Youth Brand Ambassador alongside other artists who included [[Pompi]], [[Trinah Chisanga|Trinah]] and [[Mutaz]] from Radio Christian Voice.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/mtnzambia/photos/pcb.1069762779733423/1069760803066954/?type=3 MTN Introduces Youth Brand Ambassadors], 13 April 2016</ref> | |||
In 2016, Sakala performed at the Gaborone Music and Cultural Week featuring Jonathan Butler, [[Mumba Yachi]] and Botswana band, Sereetsi and the Natives. | |||
In the same year 2016, Zimbabwean legendary singer Oliver Mtukudzi collaborated with Sakala and the duo recorded a song at Pakare Paye (Mtukudzi's studio) in Zimbabwe. The collaboration was to promote the preservation of the authenticity of the original Zambian sound, [[Kalindula]]. Sakala also had a privilege of sharing the stage with the world's multiple grammy award winning reggae band UB40 at the Stanbic Music Festival in [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]. The festival took place in October 2016 and featured other local artists which included [[JK]], [[Wezi (singer)|Wezi]], [[Pompi]], [[Afunika]] and [[Israel]]. | |||
==Discography== | |||
*On 11 February 2017, Sakala launched launch his 14-track debut album called ''"[[Insale (album)|Insale]]"''. The album also features Oliver Mtukudzi and [[Sir Jones Kabanga]], Zambia's legendary guitarist. | |||
==Related videos== | |||
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*{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pivhT95OtM|420|| Introducing James Sakala|frame}} | |||
*{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6bFIZjozc|420|| Nilandileni by James Sakala|frame}} | |||
}} | |||
==See also== | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLvv0_9MQ0KbZPAj2O-oVg James Sakala on Youtube] | |||
*[[:Category:Zambian musicians|Zambian musicians]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Zambian musicians]] | |||
[[Category:People from Mkushi]] | |||
[[Category:1983 births]] | |||
[[Category:People of Zambia]] | |||
