Masasu Band (sometimes known as Masasu) is a five-piece kalindula outfit from Zambia that specializes in a regional rhythm known as mantyantya. The group is headed by John Mulemena who sings and plays guitar. In 1990 they travelled to Britain to perform with blind kalindula singer, P. K. Chishala, where they recorded a session for John Peel's programme.
Links to Peel[]
Peel was first aware of the group in 1989 when he played a track from their debut album, Litande. Further material from the group were played on his programmes throughout that year and in 1990, where he also invited the group to do a session for his show, where they performed three tracks.
Sessions[]
THE MASASU BAND John Peel 22nd May 1990
1. Recorded: 1990-05-22. First Broadcast: 11 June 1990. Repeated: 22 August 1990
- Mbokoshi Ya Lufu / Litande / Chimbayambaya (P.K. Chishala guest vocalist)
Other Shows Played[]
- 1989
- 20 March 1989: Umwaume Wabufuba (album - Litande) Kariba
- 06 November 1989: Makubi (v/a LP - Zambia!!!) Mondeca
- 1990
- 01 January 1990: Wanenu Ma Nakana () Mondiki