About Zamrock
Zamrock is a music genre that emerged in Zambia in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Zambia.
From Wikipedia
Zamrock is a music genre and scene that emerged in Zambia during the early 1970s. It has been described as a fusion of traditional African music and psychedelic rock, garage rock, hard rock, blues and funk, taking influence from popular bands like Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer, the Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, and Cream.
Rock musician Rikki Ililonga and his band Musi-O-Tunya are widely regarded as the inventors of this style of music. Other notable artists include WITCH, The Peace, Amanaz, Chrissy "Zebby" Tembo, and Paul Ngozi and his Ngozi Family.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Zamrock.
- ↑ rock music
- ↑ music of Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zamrock?
Zamrock is a music genre that emerged in Zambia in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Zambia.
Where and when did Zamrock originate?
Zamrock originated in Zambia in the 1970s.