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WITCH (Zambia) w/ Glyders
Witch (often stylized as WITCH or W.I.T.C.H.) is a Zamrock band formed in the 1970s. Widely seen as the most popular Zambian band of the 1970s, W.I.T.C.H (an acronym for "We Intend To Cause Havoc") were formed during Zambia's golden post-independence days, and were headed by lead vocalist Emanuel "Jagari" Chanda.[1] With the economy collapsing in the late-1970s, and increasing government authoritarianism, WITCH, like most Zamrock bands, were reduced to playing daytime shows to avoid the curfews, and faded away.[1] This prompted Jaggari to leave the band and pursue his career as a teacher.
After Jaggari's departure, WITCH went on to recruit Patrick Chisembele and Christine Jackson as lead vocalists. During this time, the band largely moved away from rock and towards disco music. After the departure of Patrick Chisembele and Christine Jackson, WITCH's sound shifted to further incorporate elements of Zambian music. This later iteration, led by Chris Mbewe, largely played kalindula music (as expemplified by tracks from this era such as "Janet" and "Nazingwa").
After the mid-1980s, the band faded into obscurity and stopped playing live until 2012, when Chanda was invited to the US to revive the band.[2] As of 2013, "New Witch" is touring again[1] with the lineup including Chanda, and new members from the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.[2] The band's previous discography has also been re-released (digitally and on vinyl).[2]
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735 E. Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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