Africa Online: reviews the rise of popular music in Zambia, including different influences from neighboring countries, ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey's work in the area, and the rise of various bands and musical styles.

* http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Beach/1615/

Great site with lots of listening options. This site features Real Player sound clips from a number of Zambian bands. The same site also has a tribute to Franco, The Hammond Organ, Pepe Kalle, and a Zimbabwean music Page. Also a mystery tracks page...can you help him figure out who is playing?

* http://www.africa-insites.com/zambia/info/HisGeoPeop/people.htm#Music and Dance

Brief section on the traditional music of Zambia.

* http://www.zambia.co.zm/music.htm

Site devoted to current Zambian music, including rap and hip hop artists.

* http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/PMumba/beatbox.html

The Beat box is a tribute to Rhythm & Blues. It is concentrated on recapturing the soundscape of the 80's disco era - as celebrated on the Zambian disco circuit.

* http://www.mediaport.net/Music/Pays/zambie/index.en.html

Brief discography of some Zambian recordings.

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