Tasila Mwale
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Tasila Mwale | |
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| Birth name | Tasila Mwale |
| Born | 1984 Kitwe, Copperbelt |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
Tasila Mwale (born c. 1984)[1] is a Zambian singer/songwriter.
Early life
Mwale was born in Kitwe, Copperbelt to Moses & Margaret Mwale. She started singing at a very tender age and was influenced by artists such as Toni Braxton, Anita Baker, Beyonce and Joe Chibangu. She was an active member of the Scripture Union singing group at her school.
Musical career
Tasila first came to the public eye when she won the Zambian version of the Pop Idol competition, 'MNet Idols Zambia'.[1][2]
As an award for her performance she signed a one record recording contract with Zambian music label Mondo Music Corporation.[1] The result was her debut album Uchi (album)|Uchi (meaning "honey").[2] This album featured collaborations with several established Zambian musicians including Ballard Zulu, Joe Chibangu, and Black Muntu.[2]
Soon after the release of her album she announced that she would be taking time off her music career to return to school.
Awards
Tasila won the 2015 Zambian Music Awards for Best Traditional music album.[3]
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Limwanya, Kennedy (2002) "Pop Idol Tasila Aims High", AllAfrica.com, 8 March 2002, retrieved 2010-11-05
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Tasila Mwale", National Geographic, retrieved 2010-11-05
- ↑ Up close with singer/songwriter Tasila Mwale, Lusaka Times, 22 May 2015
