Zambia featuring Michael Baird of SWP Records
2 hours of music from Zambia with a big focus on traditional styles and instruments.
Features an extensive interview with Michael Baird who was born in Zambia and has created numerous field recordings in Zambia. We discuss his strong bonds with the musicians, the traditional instruments and rhythms of Zambia and how he has incorporated Zambain music into his own compositions.
Michael talks to me about his film Mutanuka and Syasiya about two incredible artists. They are both at the end of a long line of musicians who have learned how to play their instruments from the older generation. I have played a number of tunes featuring these artists on the show, shocasing their instruments - Crispin Mutanuka plays the Silimba (a 17-note xylophone) and Edwin Syasiya plays a thumb harp called a Kalumba.
Full Tracklist:
WITCH - Introduction
5 Revolutions - Mwapulumuka Kunjala Adaka
Rikki Ililonga - Sheebeen Queen
Uwaume Wa Bafuba - Masasu Band
Mwanenu Na Mukana - Masasu Band
Zam Groove - Titwe
Ino Ino - Clement Moonga
Palameni Mwebalecula - Mazheri Singers
Musipili - Libala Band
Lipepo Katimulozi - Kapata Culture Group
Tulumbe Mwami - Enock Mbongwe Haciwa
Twaile Kwamilambo Nemfumu - Bwafya Cultural Troupe
Michael Baird & Pino Basile - Desert Dessert
Kuomboka - Crispin Mutanuka
Cheeba Mabelo Abanakwe - Crispin Mutanaka
Muzeemo - Crispin Mutanaka
Toninge Silami - ipa Band
Michael Baird & Pino Basile - Allatatto Al Seno
Michael Baird & Pino Basile - Login.com
Michael Baird and friends - Ainu
Ndakali Kwetwe, by Hachaanga Squad
Crispin Mutanuka & Edwin Syasiya - Chisenga
Ing'anda Yapoila, - Tusole Band
Michael Baird and friends - Baonoko Central Station
Amayenge - Mao 2X2
Chibinda Wanama - Twatasha Dance Group
Munise Munise - Amayenge Band
Amigo - Moses Sakala (erycom)
Kamnandi - Angela Nyirenda & Moses Sakala
Bantu Welesa Wesu, by Mansa Visual Art Band
Chimondo by Twatasha Dance Group
Yanchime Ngoma-Kumaala Yooyo
Libahzi by - Kangombio Silimba Jazz
Umuti Wa Aids - P.K. Chishala
