Nyali
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Winner of IRF 2009
The New Sound of Lusaka, NYALI are seven young seriously talented Zambians who are determined to make it with an original style they call, Afro Culture. The name NYALI comes from the Bemba language of northern Zambia, referring to a ‘shining light', the promise of hope.
The frontline consists of three outstanding vocalists, whose harmonies fuse angelically in unison and contrast beautifully with their more raunchy solo parts that summon the very spirit of Southern Africa. Backing them are four rock-steady instrumentalists and together they present an electrifying blend of Afro fusion, combining local, indigenous sounds from across the nine provinces of Zambia with groovy contemporary African rhythms. NYALI's performance and music illuminates current Zambian trends and invites audiences to gain new musical insights into one of Africa's lesser-known soundscapes.
The band is the latest offering from Music Crossroads, winning the InterRegional Festival held in Livingstone, Zambia in August 2009. They believe that "the genius of music is in us, it is not something we can fake. It isn't just a hobby, it is a way of life."
NYALI will be touring Europe from 22nd May to 31st August 2010 - the first Zambian band to do so in many years - a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant rhythms of this Southern African country!
Band Members:
Paul Mulauli - Singer
Yvonne Mwale - Singer
John Luhanga - Bass
John Njovu - Drums
Samson Mwiche Silwimba - Guitar
Nicholas Santa - Keyboards & Backing vocals
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2010 European Tour Schedule:
23-28 May
School Workshops in Sant Cugat del Vallès (ES)
29 May
Girona, Claustre de Casa de la Cultura (ES)
30 May
19.30
Sant Cugat, Plaça Ovctavià (ES)
31 May-4 June
Workshops in Basque Country (ES)
4 June
20.00
Concert in Auditorio de Barañain (ES)
5 June
Concert in Rialp (ES)
7 June
17.30
Workshops at the school BCN Fusion, c/ Monlau 54 bajos, Barrio Sagrera (ES)
8 June
22:00
Concert at Electric Bar in Barcelona (ES)
www.electricbarcelona.com
9 June
7:30
Workshop at the school BCN Fusion, c/ Gran de Sant Andreu 132, Barrio Sant Andrea (ES)
10 June
21.30
Concert at Marula Cafe in Barcelona (ES)
www.marulacafe.com
16-18 June
Workshops and School Concerts in St Martin (AUT)
19 June
20.30
Concert in the Alte Gerberei, St.Johann, (AUT)
www.alte-gerberei.at
21-27 June
Workshops and School Concerts in Amsterdam (NL)
24 June
17.00
Concert in Pennenzakkenrock, Mol (BE)
27 June
13.00
Festival Afrique-Carib, Stadhuisplein, Almere (NL)
www.afrique-carib.com
30 June
20.30
Concert in the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof (DE)
www.schlachthof-kassel.de/programm/ueberblick
1 July
20.30
Concert in Ludwigshafen (DE)
www.dashaus-lu.de
5-11 July
Junction Festival (IE)
www.junctionfestival.com
15 July
21.00
Concert in Le bar du matin (BRX)
http://bardumatin.blogspot.com
16 July
Concert in Unna (DE)
www.lindenbrauerei.de
21-24 July
Wild Rose Festival (SE)
www.vildrosfestivalen.se
30 July-2 August
Imagine Festival (NOR)
www.imagine2010.no
