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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Sakala was born in Zimbabwe in 1983<ref name=LV>[http://lusakavoice.com/2015/05/29/a-career-in-the-music-industry-takes-tough-skin-james-sakala/ A Career in the Music Industry Takes Tough Skin-James Sakala], [[Lusaka Voice]], 29 July 2015</ref> and grew up in [[Mkushi]] | Sakala was born in Zimbabwe in 1983<ref name=LV>[http://lusakavoice.com/2015/05/29/a-career-in-the-music-industry-takes-tough-skin-james-sakala/ A Career in the Music Industry Takes Tough Skin-James Sakala], [[Lusaka Voice]], 29 July 2015</ref> and grew up in [[Fikolwa]] area at [[Kabati Village]] in [[Mkushi]], Zambia. It was here where he started expressing himself through music and drama at a very young age. He became more convinced of his passion for music when he learnt to sing "[[Namusonda]]" by [[P.K. Chishala]]."<ref name=Nativez>[http://www.thenativez.com/downloads/424-james-sakala James Sakala on the Nativez]</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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James Sakala | |
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 Sakala at The Stanbic Jazz Festival in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1983 Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Kalindula, Afro-jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
James Sakala is a Zambian afro-jazz and Kalindula musician from Mkushi.
Early life
Sakala was born in Zimbabwe in 1983[1] and grew up in Fikolwa area at Kabati Village in Mkushi, Zambia. It was here where he started expressing himself through music and drama at a very young age. He became more convinced of his passion for music when he learnt to sing "Namusonda" by P.K. Chishala."[2]
Career
Over the years, James Sakala has nurtured his skills by working as a producer, session guitarist, and singer/songwriter at local recording studios.[2] In 2005 he joined Bazibe Arts Theatre, a Mkushi based group, and he was made lead singer and dance director.
In 2006 he started singing as a backup singer for artists such as K’millian, Mampi, Ty2 and Ozzy.[1]
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