W.I.T.C.H.
(Kitwe, Zambia)
Genre: Experimental Rock, Psych Rock, World
A groundbreaking Zambian psychedelic act, W.I.T.C.H. (an acronym for We
Intend to Cause Havoc) emerged during the post-independence movement in the 1970s. They are the hallmark of Zamrock, a genre characterized by fuzzed out guitars and lofi vocals that fuses African polyrhythms, Western garage rock and funk.
W.I.T.C.H.’s 1972 debut, Introduction, was the first commercial album released by a
Zambian band. In the 21st century, crate diggers interested in idiosyncratic global psych helped to revitalize the band. A 2011 reissue brought the band to a new generation of listeners, and W.I.T.C.H. reunited to tour in 2014. In 2023, they released Zango, their first new album of new material in almost 40 years. It is an honor to host these legends!
Last updated on July 16th, 2026 at 10:29 am