Discography

The Music

Eight albums spanning four decades of Afro-Jazz, gospel and traditional Malawian fusion. Stream tracks instantly or open them on Spotify & YouTube.

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Tidzamtamanda
1987 Open album
Tidzamtamanda

Wambali's debut statement - rooted hymns and Tumbuka melodies announcing a singular new voice in Malawian music.

Zani Muwone
2002 Open album
Zani Muwone

The international breakthrough that carried Wambali to the North Sea Jazz Festival in Cape Town.

Moto
2007 Open album
Moto

Fire - an electrifying Afro-jazz record blazing with rhythm, brass, and conviction.

Calabrash Breath
2015 Open album
Calabrash Breath

The breath of the calabash - organic, earthy, a celebration of heritage and craftsmanship.

Kavuluvulu
1992 Open album
Kavuluvulu

Kavuluvulu

Up and Down the Shire
2003 Open album
Up and Down the Shire

The Journey from Nyasaland to Malawi is a Journey from the land of water to the land of flames. On the surface, it requires, on one hand, the art of balancing in a dugout canoe along the still, cool and deep waters of the Shire River, on the other one ought to brave the scorching heat that fills the air of the Shire Valley. In this territory congested with crocs and hippos, maintaining a warm-hearted spirit and wearing a smiling face is a must. This music is to help the listener take heed of the journey on the inside. A journey to the hot springs of the Mphizi to a baptism of water and fire. A call that echoes deep within the heart of every traveler in Nyasaland.

Featured Tracks

01

Ndimba Ku Ndimba

zani-muwone ·

02

Nkhujipeleka

zani-muwone ·

03

Ulimbo Na Phula

zani-muwone ·

04

Calabrash Breath

calabrash-breath ·

05

Kuli Doli

moto ·

06

Mawe na wa Bonda

moto ·

07

Muli Nane

zani-muwone ·

08

The Vineyards of Bodeaux

calabrash-breath ·

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