Sunday 24 December 2006

Charles Muyamwa, Music Legacy


Born 1st January 1945 in Mongu, then Barotseland(now called Western Province) after the creation of the Republic of Zambia in 1964. Have always loved music especially instrumental music. Played in all School Bands and worked as a BBC trained Broadcaster in Zambia. Later studied music theory by correspondence with the Associated Board of the Roayl Schools of Music. Plays guitar, and is currently learning trumpet and saxophone.

Has made several audio and video recordings of his compositions and adapted Zambian traditional songs to contemporary orchestration. Has written a Book entitlled Zambian Traditional Rhythms,
Very musch intrested in advancing the cause of music literacy amoung Zambian musicians and would like to collaborate with sponsors who have an interest in music literacy and the promotion of other forms of arts such as film and video.