More Zamrock rarities uncovered by Jason "MoSS" Connoy

The limited-run Rock Sound compilation focuses on lesser-known Zambian crews which never released full-length albums. 

Here's the scoop from Strawberry Rain...

The most difficult project we’ve done to date, this compilation features some of the most obscure Zamrock bands to ever record.  None of these bands went on to release albums, some have remained in obscurity even within collectors circles in Zambia.  There were only released on 7″ singles like the snotty, proto-punk ‘Watchout’, a number from the post-Amanaz Drive Unit, a group consisting of Amanaz members and legendary bassist Ricky Banda.  Blistering fuzz guitars like the 3 1/2 minute solo on Hulk Raiders ‘Mans World’ that can go toe to toe with any guitar solo released during the period. ‘Shoot’ from Mother Breed, a band who went on to record a series of singles which we will be releasing as a full length album in the future, and others like Mabanga Band, The Ghost Band, Heroes Band, Osauka Band and The Real Savages. The first in a series of compilations featuring obscure Zambian groups that will cover Rock, Disco, Folk and Afrobeat.  Highly recommended for fans of the genre.  Limited to 350 copies in paste-on cover. Get it while you can from Rappcats mailorder right here. 

Vinyl Me, Please releasing The Story Of Zamrock! anthology

This new compendium of psych rarities from Northern Zambia is an 8 LP set curated by Egon & Jason Connoy supported with a 4-part podcast series.

Here's the scoop...
VMP Anthology: The Story of Zamrock! highlights and celebrates one of the most intriguing and complete music scenes to arise in the latter half of the 20th century. Featuring 8 albums, 7 of which have never been reissued in their original form, The Story of Zamrock reflects a decade long journey that Eothan "Egon" Alapatt of Now-Again Records and Jason "MoSS" Connoy of Strawberry Rain Records have taken, delving into the Zamrock scene, finding the last musicians left standing, researching, documenting and legitimately reissuing the uber-rare albums originally released in Zambia’s cities in the 1970s. Get a copy right here. Check the promotional clip below.


Vinyl Me, Please: The Story Of Zamrock
WITCH – Introduction (Original Private Press Version)
5 Revolutions – Free Man
Amanaz – Africa
Ricky Banda – Niwanji Walwa
Ngozi Family – 45,000 Volts
Oscillations – I Can See It Coming
Fire Balls – Unreleased
Cross Bones – Wise Man

Host Mike D selected some rare Chardonnay to accompany his Echo Chamber chat with Egon & Madlib about hard-to-find recordings from Zambia.