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| caption = | | caption = A Zamrock record by [[Rikki Ililonga]] and the [[Musi-O-Tunya (band)|Musi-O-Tunya]]]] | ||
| stylistic_origins = Rock, Funk | | stylistic_origins = Rock, Funk | ||
| cultural_origins = 1970s, [[Copperbelt]], [[Lusaka]] | | cultural_origins = 1970s, [[Copperbelt]], [[Lusaka]] | ||
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After Zambia gained its independence from the British in 1964, the nation's broadcaster, [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation|Zambia Broadcasting Services]] (ZBS) was established. As a way of promoting local music, President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] passed a law that at least 95% of music on the radio had to be of Zambian origin. This policy was instrumental in bringing many artists on the scenes and a number of bands were formed. | After Zambia gained its independence from the British in 1964, the nation's broadcaster, [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation|Zambia Broadcasting Services]] (ZBS) was established. As a way of promoting local music, President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] passed a law that at least 95% of music on the radio had to be of Zambian origin. This policy was instrumental in bringing many artists on the scenes and a number of bands were formed. | ||
In early 1970s, Zamrock emerged in Zambia as a dual influence of Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic rock and James Brown's funk. Later, many of the Zamrock bands were highly influenced by the heavy repetitive riffs of bands like Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer and Cream. [[Rikki Ililonga| | In early 1970s, Zamrock emerged in Zambia as a dual influence of Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic rock and James Brown's funk. Later, many of the Zamrock bands were highly influenced by the heavy repetitive riffs of bands like Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer and Cream. [[Rikki Ililonga|Rikk & Musi-O-Tunya]] are generally credited as the creators of this music genre. Other notable artists include [[The Witch]],<ref>[http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/5657 WITCH] on Dusted Magazine (Apr. 15, 2010)</ref> [[The Peace]], [[Amanaz]], [[Chrissy "Zebby" Tembo]], [[Paul Ngozi|Paul Ngozi and his Ngozi Family]] among others.<ref name="azambianband">{{cite web | url=http://theappendix.net/issues/2014/7/were-a-zambian-band?utm_content=bufferb960f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer | title=We’re a Zambian Band | publisher= theappendix.net | accessdate=26 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
Zamrock's roots can be traced back to the 1950s with northern singers from the [[Copperbelt Province]] such as [[Stephen Tsotsi Kasumali]], [[William Mapulanga]] and [[John Lushi]]. | Zamrock's roots can be traced back to the 1950s with northern singers from the [[Copperbelt Province]] such as [[Stephen Tsotsi Kasumali]], [[William Mapulanga]] and [[John Lushi]]. | ||
