Sampa the Great: “I Never Knew This Was in My Family” - BBC This is Africa
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Sampa the Great gets personal with DJ Edu on BBC This Is Africa, opening up about family, identity and the surprising discovery about her uncle that changed how she saw her own musical journey. She talks about returning home to Zambia, reconnecting with her roots and finding the confidence to create on her own terms. We also hear from WITCH founding member Jagari Chanda, as Sampa explores her family’s unexpected connection to Zambia’s groundbreaking music history and how it inspired a new chapter in her sound. Sampa reflects on the experiences, family history and influences that are shaping where she takes her music next. The full conversation with DJ Edu, available now on the BBC Africa YouTube channel. #zamrock #sampathegreat #thisisafrica 00:21:21Sampa the Great and Jagari Chanda Introduce each other 01:25:09 Why Zamrock? 02:28:11 Discovering Her Family’s Musical Connection 03:24:06 Feeling alone in the industry 04:11:24 Zamrock’s resurgence and the birth of Nu Zamrock 05:43:15 Wha
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