Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Zambia Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
Formed in Choma in 1978, and for decades the group most identified with kalindula, Zambia's own popular style.
Amayenge are a Zambian band started by Chris Chali in Choma in 1978, originally called Crossbones.
Their style is kalindula, a distinctively Zambian popular music with traditional roots.
Their style is kalindula, a distinctively Zambian popular music with traditional roots.
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