Limbikani by Teddy Chisi

The debut album from Kitwe-based singing accountant Teddy Chisi, Limbikani translates as “be strong” and the title track encouraged Zambians to work hard to develop the country despite trying economic times in the mid-70s. Chisi would go on to leave a notable mark on the Zamrock scene via three albums and multiple singles in his distinctive soul-funk crooner style. Releasing material on Zambia Music Parlour, Teal, Motaxis, Mac Bullet and Chris Editions, Chisi appears on all the important Zamrock imprints. His lo-fi albums were accompanied by the Fireballs, who would eventually morph into his backing band as the Mo Solid Sounds.

Tracklist

1.	So Lonely	3:34

2.	Maria	3:17

3.	Shy Shy Man	3:56

4.	Drive that Funky Thing	2:54

5.	Limbikani	4:30

6.	Am Alive	3:11

7.	All I Got	5:01

8.	Rich Woman	5:08

9.	Chipadzuwa	4:15

10.	Happy Man	4:06

Credits

released November 4, 2022

All Songs Composed by Teddy Chisi
Backings by the Fireballs

Recorded at Malachite Film Studio, Chingola
Engineer – Geoff. K. Mulenga
Studio Manager – E. E. Mulemena
Photography, Art & Graphics: A+S Graphics

Arrangements by Billie David Nyati
Producer/Director: Edward Godfrey Khuzwayo

Produced for Reissue by Jason Connoy and Calum MacNaughton
Executive Directors: Humphrey Khuzwayo and Billie David Nyati

Cat. No. ZMPL 15
℗ 1975 Zambia Music Parlour
© 2022 Zambia Music Parlour Legacy

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