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Shalapo & Other Love Songs – Original Zambian Hits From The 1950s
CD (Item 385980) Retro Afric (UK), 1950s — Condition: New Copy
Charming early recordings from Alick Nkhata, one of Zambia's most influential and popular musicians! His fascinating career included stints making field recordings with the legendary Hugh Tracey throughout the continent, as well as serving as a long-time director of the Zambia Broadcast Service –where he was key force in recording and disseminating traditional African music. Considering those credentials it's interesting that his own music was so heavily influenced by American jazz and hep harmony – at times, this stuff sounds like Africa's answer to the Mills Brothers or Three Cats and a Fiddle. Some of the songs are delightfully spare, his piquant acoustic guitar lines accompanied only by elaborate vocal harmonies, while the full band tracks reveal a strong swing feel. There's also a discernable influence of calypso and other Caribbean styles here. Tracks include his biggest hit "Shalapo", "Maliya", "Chisoni", "Ifilamba", and "Abalumendo Bamo" © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc. | |||||
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