Ballad Zulu

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Andrew Ballad Mutale Zulu (Ballad Zulu)(born on 17 November 1968[1]) is a Zambian singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and economist.[2] His music career is punctuated by long periods of silence. He has also developed a reputation of being a reclusive artiste, rarely giving interviews and rarely performing live. His music style has been described as a fusion of traditional Zambian music, pop, afro beat and folk.[3] His first hit single in Zambia was "Cook On (Woman of Truth)" in 1989 from Teal record company.[1] His other hits are "Welako" (1994), "Step Mother" (2002), and "Tipange Banja" (2005). His new album "Experience" was released on January 10, 2008.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Koloko, Leonard (25 April 2012). ZAMBIAN MUSIC LEGENDS. Lulu.com. pp. 153–156. ISBN 9781470953355.
  2. ^ Kachingwe, Kelvin, "Ballad Zulu: Economist-cum-musician", Times of Zambia, retrieved 2008-04-08[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Post Newspaper August 2005
  4. ^ Times of Zambia January 11, 2008