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'''Peter Kalumba Chishala''' (1957 - 15 June 1996) popularly known as PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala, was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was widely acclaimed as one of the grand masters and pioneers of [[Kalindula]] music. PK Chishala and [[The Great Pekachi Band]] along with the [[Junior Mulemena Boys]], and the [[Masasu Band]] were among the early musical bands on the Zambia music scene. | '''Peter Kalumba Chishala''' (1957 - 15 June 1996) popularly known as PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala, was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was widely acclaimed as one of the grand masters and pioneers of [[Kalindula]] music. PK Chishala and [[The Great Pekachi Band]] along with the [[Junior Mulemena Boys]], and the [[Masasu Band]] were among the early musical bands on the Zambia music scene. Like [[Paul Ngozi]], his music focused on social themes like corruption and bureaucracy.<ref>[https://c1rca1964.wordpress.com/tag/p-k-chishala/ PK Chishala on C1rca 1964]</ref> | ||
Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid '80s and the early '90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships. | Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid '80s and the early '90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships. | ||
In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref name=LT>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref> | In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref name=LT>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref> | ||
