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.
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.
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Charles Muyamwa was one of the Artists in Zambia who wanted to have a regulated Arts playing field.
Like the Sports fraternity, Charles felt the Arts need a body to be created. He began to champion the formation of the National Arts Council of Zambia which today is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Tourism and Arts.
At the time it was founded it fell under The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services.
Charles died in 2014 January 23rd. Records of him having been the brainchild behind this National Arts Council of Zambia formation have died. But, I remember that there are some people who can attest to that fact.
I would like to have the story told accurately. Charles did a lot for Music and the Arts as a whole.
He is gone but as family we will not forget his works and would like the record set straight.
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