Chalo Kuwama by Tinkles

WITCH’s “private press” edition of Introduction in 1972 and a clutch of singles from Musi-O-Tunya in 1973 are rightly heralded as the first Zamrock recordings issued on vinyl. But given that these projects were produced and pressed in Kenya, the Tinkles lay claim to a more significant Zambian music title. Issued in 1974 as the inaugural long-player on the fledgling Zambia Music Parlour label, the Tinkles debut Chalo Kuwama was the first Zamrock album recorded, manufactured and commercially released in Zambia. It was a game changer.

“The whole project was an experiment,” recalled founding member and keyboardist Isaac Makunta, reflecting on the recording session at Malachite Studios in the Copperbelt, a facility that was set up to produce promotional films for the mining industry. And yet, with modest resources, an exquisite and enduring slab of garage-era Zamrock was created. The Tinkles would go on to record several singles and the sophomore release Muchacho in 1975 before disbanding.

Tracklist

1.	Something New	3:29

2.	Crying in the Rain	3:50

3.	Long Legs	4:04

4.	Sympathize with Me	2:31

5.	Muchacho	2:59

6.	All I Need is Love	3:01

7.	Chalo Kuwama	3:43

8.	You and Me	2:57

9.	Magic Lover	2:33

10.	Fat Knee	3:30

11.	Tinkles Funk	2:52

Credits

released September 2, 2022

Sunny Chisala – Lead Guitar, Vocal
Kenny Simpungwe – Vocal
Jeff Mulenga – Rhythm, Vocal
Steve Mumba – Drums
Dylan Ndlovu – Bass
Isaac Mukunta – Organ, Saxophone

Music Director/Producer – Edward G. Khuzwayo

Produced for Reissue by Jason Connoy and Calum MacNaughton
Tape Transfer and Mastering by Warrick Sony at Milestones Studios
Executive Directors: Humphrey Khuzwayo and Billie David Nyati

Cat. No. ZMPL 1
℗ 1974 Zambia Music Parlour
© 2022 Zambia Music Parlour Legacy

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