Ballad Zulu Explained

Andrew Ballad Mutale Zulu (Ballad Zulu)(born on 17 November 1968[1]) is a Zambian singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and economist. His music career is punctuated by long periods of silence. He has also developed a reputation of being a reclusive artiste, rarely giving interviews and rarely performing live. His music style has been described as a fusion of traditional Zambian music, pop, afro beat and folk.[2] His first hit single in Zambia was "Cook On (Woman of Truth)" in 1989 from Teal record company.[1] His other hits are "Welako" (1994), "Step Mother" (2002), and "Tipange Banja" (2005). His new album "Experience" was released on January 10, 2008.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: ZAMBIAN MUSIC LEGENDS. 153–156. 9781470953355. Koloko. Leonard. 25 April 2012. Lulu.com .
  2. Post Newspaper August 2005
  3. Times of Zambia January 11, 2008