THE SAKALA BROTHERS (Zambia)

One of the most appreciated Zambia bands, praising the music culture of this country, preserving its original sounds, rhytm, and emotions. Frontmen of the band are brothers: Moses and Levey Sakala. Band participates actively in the religious animation in the African Church and is a significant factor of evangelisation conducted in the mission centres. Songs of the band tell the story of their generation, struggling with poverty, isolation of Zambia society, bribery, greed and prejudices. Texts written by Sacala brothers present not only the human values, but also deeply religious ones. The Sacala Brothers band participated in numerous artistic events, both: regional but also international ones. Musicians gave concerts in Great Britain, South Korea, Poland and RPA. They frequently appear in music programmes in Zambia Television and their music was presented in the radio stations of Middle and South Africa. The Sacala Brothers were often awarded for their achievements. In 1997, the contemporary president F. T. J. Chluby handed the band the award for the Best Song of Zambia. In 1998 their album Gondole was nr 1 among the best selling CD's and the title song – as the first one in the Zambia history – has been nr 1 of music charts for 8 weeks. CD in question was awarded the prize for the Best Album of 1998.
In 2001 the musicians took part in the significant music tour, which aim was to spread the peace ideas. In the same year they recorded the CD Sandala, for which they received the award for the Best Album 2001.
Moreover, artists are involved in helping the organizations supporting people who suffer from AIDS. The Sacala Brothers participated in the concert devoted to people who died of Aids; concert was organized within The World AIDS Day in 1996 in Holy Cross Cathedral. Furthermore, for many years musicians have been supporting the organization Orphans and Street Children, participating in copious projects aimed at helping children deprived of family care.