PK Chishala
PK Chishala | |
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Born | Peter Kalumba Chishala 1957 |
Died | 15 June 1996 |
Other names | Professor PK Chishala |
Occupation | Musician |
Peter Kalumba Chishala (1957 - 15 June 1996) popularly known as PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala, was a Zambian musician who was widely acclaimed as one of the grand masters and pioneers of Kalindula music. PK Chishala and The Great Pekachi Band along with the Junior Mulemena Boys, and the Masasu Band were among the early musical bands on the Zambia music scene.
Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid 80s and the early 90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships.
In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in Lusaka hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the PK Chishala Band, Junior Mulemena Boys and Masasu Band. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.[1]
Awards
Year | Association | Category | Result |
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1987 | Soloist of the Year Award | Won | |
1988 | WOMAD, UK | World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) Festival |
References
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- ↑ The Misty remembers PK Chishala, Lusaka Times, 10 June 2016