Charles Muyamwa

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Charles Muyamwa (1 January 1945 — 24 January 2014) was a Zambian musician and broadcaster.

Early life and education

Muyamwa was born on 1 January 1945 in Mongu, Western Province. From an early age he loved music and played in school bands. He later studied music theory by correspondence with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. He played guitar and later on learnt how to play trumpet and saxophone.[1]

Career

Music

Muyamwa made several audio and video recordings of his compositions and adapted Zambian traditional songs to contemporary orchestration.

Books

Having such a deep passion in advancing the cause of music literacy among Zambian musicians, Muyamwa wrote a book entitled Zambian Traditional Rhythms.

Death

Muyamwa died on 24 January 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa

See also

References

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