Umbelele Uluse / Kainde-Kainde
Lazarus Tembo
- Artist
- Lazarus Tembo
- Label
- Zambezi
- Catalog number
- ZA 142
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- Zambia
- Genre
- Rock
What’s on it
Umbelele Uluse / Kainde-Kainde has 2 tracks.
- AUmbelele Uluse
- BKainde-Kainde
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Where it came from
Released on the Zambezi label in the 1970s, Umbelele Uluse / Kainde-Kainde showcases the work of Lazarus Tembo, a prominent Zambian musician known for his mastery of the kalimba. This record emerged during a period of vibrant musical exploration in Zambia, where artists were increasingly blending traditional rhythmic structures with contemporary instrumentation to capture the socio-political spirit of the era.
Tembo, who was visually impaired, became a cultural touchstone in Zambia, often using his music to address social themes and advocate for accessibility. His compositions on this record reflect a deliberate focus on melodic clarity and rhythmic depth, aimed at bridging the gap between rural folk traditions and the growing Zambian urban music scene, earning him a lasting legacy as a pioneer of the country’s mid-century sound.
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