James Sakala
James Sakala | |
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 Sakala at The Stanbic Jazz Festival in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1983 Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Kalindula, Afro-jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, percussion instruments |
| Associated acts | |
James Sakala is a Zambian songwriter, producer and afro-jazz/Kalindula musician from Mkushi.
Early life
Sakala was born in Zimbabwe in 1983[1] and grew up in Fikolwa area at Kabati Village in Mkushi, Zambia. It was here where he started expressing himself through music and drama at a very young age. He became more convinced of his passion for music when he learnt to sing "Namusonda" by P.K. Chishala."[2]
Career
Over the years, James Sakala has nurtured his skills by working as a producer, session guitarist, and singer/songwriter at local recording studios.[2] In 2005 he joined Bazibe Arts Theatre, a Mkushi based group, and he was made lead singer and dance director.
In 2006 he started singing as a backup singer for artists such as K’millian, Mampi, Ty2 and Ozzy.[1]
Sakala's first biggest performance was at The Stanbic Jazz Festival in 2014[3] 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.[4]
He is also a member of the Elect Band.
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.[5]
See also
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Career in the Music Industry Takes Tough Skin-James Sakala, Lusaka Voice, 29 July 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 James Sakala on the Nativez
- ↑ Stanbic Jazz Festival, Artist Feature: James Sakala, Mwebantu, 27 September 2015
- ↑ Stanbic Jazz Festival VIP tickets are hot cakes, Zambia Daily Mail, 27 September 2015
- ↑ James Sakala and JJ drop ‘listen to me’, Zambia Daily Mail, 28 February 2015
