Teddy Khuluzwa, better known as Dr Footswitch, was one of the icons of rock in both Zimbabwe and Zambia through the 1970s.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dr-footswitch/
After a carreer in Zimbabwe, known as Southern Rhodesia at the time, Teddy Khuluzwa moved to Zambia.
In the ’60s and early ’70s, Khuluzwa played guitar alongside future Zamrock stars such as Rikki Ililonga, […]
#70smusic #FullAlbum #Rock #Zambia #Zamrock #Zimbabwe #Blaugust #Blaugust2025
R.I.P Rachid Taha
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rip-rachid-taha/
Rachid Taha (1958 – 2018) was an Algerian singer and activist based in France, whose music was influenced by many different styles including Rock, Electro, Punk and Raï, a form of Algerian folk music that dates back to the 1920s.
In the 1980s, Raï began its period of peak popularity. Previously, the Algerian government had […]
I was going to edit this. I viewed it first. I'd forgotten how many changes I'd made to both the music and the video. Thus far, I think this is my best music video, although Buckets of Ants is pretty good, too, imho.
This is a song about people who listened to Q. I hope you enjoy it!
It's also available from my PeerTube site:
New music video from me!
Also available at my PeerTube site:
I posted a new video, should you ever feel a need to see a silly music video.
It's also available on my PeerTube site:
Stop the presses! New Music Video from me!
I really like this lead, so I left it in where usually I wouldn't. What do you think?
I've released another music video!
This is another with lyrics based on a poem by @atomic
Available at my PeerTube site:
https://video.stevesworld.co/w/7a7ofVran8GW34tVSraiPz
#music #MusicVideo #poem #poetry #rock #AlternativeRock #pop
1 Last Autograph – All or Nothing
https://amf.didiermary.fr/one-last-autograph-metalcore-lagos/
“1 last autograph” is a four piece pop-punk/post hardcore/metalcore band from Lagos, Nigeria. After a few line-up changes they officially formed in May, 2014.
New music video, hot off the... rendering?
New music!!
Lyrics by @ai6yr and @shadenar.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy but I am responsible for everything else, lol.
This song is based on 3 posts in a mastodon thread.
https://video.stevesworld.co/w/fwBDpkJDurSEimxiR4ycau
#rock #funk #pop #music #NewMusic #MastodonMusic #Mastodon #MusicProduction
Welcome to Zamrock!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/welcome-zamrock-psychedelic-zambian-rock-funk-jams/
“Welcome To Zamrock!” presented in two volumes, was an overview of its most beloved ensembles, and a trace of its arc from its ascension, to its fall, to its resurgence.
Zamrock was molded in 1970s Zambia out of a dual influence of Jimi Hendrix’s acid guitar and James Brown‘s funk. […]
#70smusic #AfroFunk #Compilation #FullAlbum #Rock #Zambia #Zamrock
Zango – WITCH
https://amf.didiermary.fr/zango-witch/
We Intend to Cause Havoc! (aka WITCH), the famous 70’s ZamRock band is back with a new album, “Zango”!
After a long hiatus, the spirit of the band was reborn in 2012, with lead vocalist Emanuel “Jagari” Chanda.
In this 2023 mini-documentary, Making of Zango, which follows the band’s 2019 feature length documentary […]
Is Metal / (Hard) Rock music un-African?
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rock-music-un-african/
An unfortunately popular myth is that Rock music, such as Metal or HardRock, is un-African, a genre for white people in which Africans are under represented. This myth needs to be debunked. The African continent has birthed several diverse and thriving rock scenes throughout the years, from Zamrock to Nigerian psychedelic [...]
Another new music video!! Another Fediverse production!! Lyrics by @atomic and I did the rest. I... might have reordered some verses.
https://video.stevesworld.co/w/63g562hsN7fMPtr1Dy6vMf
#music #rock #NewMusic #MusicVideo #video #MusicProduction #mandala
New music video just dropped!! It's about one of the greatest threats facing humanity!!!! I may run out of exclamation points!!!!!!! This is serious, people!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Another Fediverse production featuring lyrics by @atomic. You know that verse is good. It's Fediverse.
The rock protest song I've been mixing now has a rock protest video! 🎸 Let me know what you think of it.
Takeifa Band – Supporter
https://amf.didiermary.fr/takeifa-band-supporter/
If you walk through the streets of Dakar, the Senegalese capital, and ask one of the locals where the Keita siblings live, you will soon get an answer, because the Takeifa Band around its founder and lead vocalist Jac Keita have long been a musical institution in Senegal, their home country.
The cohesion of the […]
Arka’n – Tears of the Dead
https://amf.didiermary.fr/arkan-tears-dead/
“Tears of the Dead” by Arka’n Asrafokor from their album “Zã Keli” released in February 2019.
A metal band that draws its inspiration from African tradition and wisdom, bringing “asrafocore” (music of the warriors) to the world.
Arka’n Asrafokor – Walk With Us
https://amf.didiermary.fr/arkan-asrafokor-walk-with-us/
🇹🇬 🤘 Ready for some Togolese HeavyMetal? 🤘 🇹🇬
“5 units forming one solid hand… when the hand is clenched into a fist, it conveys heat, power and might – the attributes of a warrior. ‘Walk with Us’ is an invitation to the warriors in each of us to rally on the path to justice, […]
I've added one more song to my playlist, which is to say, this is an album, and it's officially finished.
I'd appreciate feedback, if you would be so kind.😀 I should set it up so my adoring fans could throw the money they are desperate to toss at all musicians, but I'll settle for feedback. Gimme reviews!
Mamani Keita – Gagner l’Argent Français
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mamani-keita-gagner-argent-francais/
“Gagner l’argent français” est un morceau qui parle de la difficulté des immigrés des pays du Sud dans les pays d’Europe, quelle que soit la corporation dans laquelle ils travaillent. Leur ressource économique vient principalement des petits boulots, donc des boulots pénibles (ménages, restauration, bâtiments…..). Un message destiné à la jeunesse africaine, selon lequel [...]
Mdou Moctar – Funeral for Justice
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mdou-moctar-funeral-justice/
Nigerien Rock band Mdou Moctar released an album in May 2024, “Funeral for Justice”, with eponym single.
Recorded at the close of two years spent touring the globe following the release of 2021 breakout ‘Afrique Victime,’ it captures the Nigerien quartet in ferocious form. The music is louder, faster, and more wild. The guitar solos […]
Here’s another track I have on the shelf (# 2 of 3 so far) as I write and record songs for a concept album. This one’s an under 3 minute rocker. Non public private link, prerelease #music #rock #guitar #synth #percussion #progressiverock #art #songwriting #SongWriter #MusicProduction https://on.soundcloud.com/P1h3CtMCnUMo7uTm6K
My latest song in the lab, not yet published #music #synth #guitar #rock #progressiverock
The story of Zamrock
https://amf.didiermary.fr/story-zamrock/
Discover the story of Zamrock, a music genre born in 1970s Zambia out of influences from James Brown’s funk and Jimi Hendrix’s acid guitar.
Seminal Zamrock groups such as Witch, Amanaz, 5 Revolutions, Ricky Banda, Ngozi Family, Oscillations, Fireballs, and Crossbones.
#70smusic #Documentary #Rock #Zambia #Zamrock #OldAfricanMusic
