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Amayenge was born under the name New Crossbones, led by the late Kris Chali, in the town of Choma in Zambia's Southern Province in 1978, and from such humble beginnings, have gone on to become the most successful band in the history of our country's music. In May 2003, Kris died and everyone... Learn More »

Amayenge was born under the name New Crossbones, led by the late Kris Chali, in the town of Choma in Zambia's Southern Province in 1978, and from such humble beginnings, have gone on to become the most successful band in the history of our country's music.

In May 2003, Kris died and everyone thought that was the end of the band but they have proved everyone wrong as they unleash their first project after his death called Mangona Kulila under the leadership of Fraser Chilembo.

International Exposure
Over the years, Kris Chali had led his band through tours of three continents. They have been featured at the WOMAD Festival in London, and at shows from Korea to Libya and Moscow to America.
As befits one of Africa's most prolific bands, Amayenge continue to be incredibly popular at home and abroad. In Africa, they have done shows in Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Performance Highlights (Recent)
2005
Zambia Toured all the nine provinces of the country

April 2005
Botswana Gaborone Chez Ntemba International Concert.
Shared stage with the Lion of Rhumba from Congo, Koffi olomide

Sept 2004
Malawi Blantyre Chez Ntemba International Concert

2004
Zimbabwe Redrose Promotion at Aquatic Complex. Shared stage with Power Chesu of Zimbabwe.

Awards
The evergreen Amayenge has obviously scooped many awards: In 1993 they were the Best Band of the year at the Zambia International Trade Fair Show.
In The Ngoma Awards Festival, which is an annual Award Ceremony in the nation, they have done extremely well by scooping Best Band more than 6 times, the last one being December 2005 with their album called Dailesi.

Albums
Their music is Kalindula, a musical style that originated among the Bemba people of Zambia's Luapula province and they have continued to define Zambian Music.
They did their first single Ukuilondola (meaning to introduce oneself) in 1979 and their debut album followed Ichupo Ne n'ganda (marriage and a home). Other albums followed: Mayenge, Phone, Chipolopolo, Bangwele, Matenda and well as several singles.

Their first release with Mondo Music was under the Zambian Legends series, Amayenge, in 2001. In 2004, they released the smash hit album Dailesi. This year they continue to educate and entertain us with Mangoma Kulila, another great album from Mondo Music.

Band Members
Alice Chali - Dancer/ Vocalist
Obert Chali - Vocalist/ Dancer
Emmanuel Kayeji - Dancer/ Vocalist
Bester Mudenda - Dancer/ Vocalist
Jonathan Nthanga - Lead Guitar
Mathews Mulenga - Rhythm Guitar
Joseph Mwamba - Drums
Davy Muthali - Percussionist
Chabala Chitambo - Percussionist
Donald Njovu - Percussionist
Eddy Moto - Sound Engineer
Sam Chiluba - Bass

Fraser Chilembo - Band Manager

Inspiration
"We draw our inspiration from 'The Lion of Rhumba Music, Koffi Olomide, his stage performance and videos are out of this world! He is very Choreographic"

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