We start 2026 with two charming compilations from Zambia documenting the Zamrock hits from the 1970s and 1980s. Though artists are not listed on the releases’ respective Bandcamp pages, you can see an artist list on Discogs for Volume 1 and Volume 2 by clicking the links.
The music has a feel that reminds me of Ghanaian highlife music, but with a rawer sound. SWP Records has done a great service by bringing these tracks from obscurity.