WITCH

In the organizer's words:

In the early 1970s, Emmanuel "Jagari" (after Mick Jagger) Chanda embodied the spirit of optimism of a newly independent Zambia. As the charismatic frontman of Zambia's biggest rock band WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc), he became the face of zamrock - an electrifying mix of traditional Zambian rhythms and influences from the Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath and James Brown. The band's concerts in dusty halls on improvised stages were collective moments of exhilaration, with people dancing on police cars, Jagari jumping into the audience and energy igniting between band and crowd. Economic crises and the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s led to the band breaking up - until WITCH's albums were finally re-released on the US label Now-Again Records in 2012 and the group re-formed with a new line-up featuring Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela. Since then, a young generation has rediscovered the almost forgotten, raw and rebellious sound, and WITCH play energetic concerts on big festival stages. The first new studio album in 40 years, "ZANGO", was released in 2023. "A triumphant return" (The Quietus), which proves: "These witches are still burning." (Mojo)

Price information:

VVK 30 Euro / B.O. 34 Euro (50% reduced with festival ticket)