Zambia’s 70 psych rock scene produced the catchiest rock anthems | Bandsplaining

Zamrock thrived for only a few years in the mid-70s, but it’s bands produced some incredibly catchy rock anthems. Taking influence from a diverse range of sounds like Jimi Hendrix, The Velvet Underground, afrobeat and Zambian folk, Zamrock is an incredibly rich and fun genre to sink your teeth into.

All songs featured in this video (in order):

0:00 WITCH – “Living In The Past” 0:40 Keith Mlevhu – “Love and Freedom” 1:05 Paul Ngozi – “Bamayo” 3:11 WITCH – “Introduction” 4:19 Musi-O-Tunya – “Mpondolo” 4:32 Musi-O-Tunya – “Dark Sunrise” 5:28 Rikki Ililonga – “Sheebeen Queen” 5:37 WITCH – “Lazy Bones” 6:00 Paul Ngozi – “Anasoni” 6:16 The Peace – “Black Power” 6:46 Keith Mlevhu – “Ubuntungwa” 7:06 Amanaz – “Khala my Friend” 7:24 WITCH – “Living In The Past” 8:19 The Blackfoot – “When I Needed You” 8:39 Salty Dog – “See The Storm” 9:30 Salty Dog – “Fast” 10:42 Rikki Ililonga & Derick Mbao – “Madzi A Moyo” 10:54 Paul Ngozi – “Nshaupwa Bwino” 11:43 Amanaz – “Sunday Morning” 12:38 The Blackfoot – “Lonley Highway”