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that Zambia produced a unique genre of rock music called Zamrock, inspired by James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and traditional African music. It faded out after the economic collapse of Zambia in the 80s.

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Fun Fact: that Zambia produced a unique genre of rock music called Zamrock, inspired by James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and traditional African music. It faded out after the economic collapse of Zambia in the 80s.

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