ZANGOMA’s new single Picture of Hope

Svart Records is proud to release the psychedelic funk rock debut album Faka Mulilo by Zambian-Finnish ZANGOMA on January 31st, 2025. New single Picture of Hope is out on digital platforms now and you can listen to it here: Zangoma – Picture of Hope

“It’s the year 2024, and I had hoped that the wars would be over by now and that peace would prevail in the world. But things turned out differently. Many nations are still led by ruthless bastards who enjoy playing war. The excuses for wars have remained the same for centuries, whether it’s religion or the desire to conquer the world. Wars might end when we finally destroy the climate, and everyone dies anyway. I think we`re really screwed. Is there any hope left? It seems there might be…” comments ZANGOMA, and continues:

“Luckily, the prophecy of a legendary, though heavily alcoholic, witch doctor in a small village in Central Zambia is steadily coming true, and the rock’n’roll band Zangoma is arriving to save the nations of the Earth. Zangoma’s thunderous riffs and seductive vocal performances may well be the only way to save the world. Thankfully, there’s rock’n’roll. Thankfully, there’s Zangoma. I see a Picture of Hope spinning on my turntable.”

In the year 1996 at the village of Kolomwe in central Zambia there was a young boy called Waina. One day he met the local sangoma, who had a prophecy where Waina had a major part to revamp the legacy of Zamrock in a different time and era. The witch doctor said that you will meet three rockers from the land of a thousand lakes and together you will make history. The young and naive Waina didn`t believe a word, until years later the prophecy came true and ZANGOMA was born.

ZANGOMA hails from Tampere, Finland and comprises of the Zambian vocalist Waina Kolomwe, singer/guitarist Ville Salonen, singer/bassist Riku Pirttiniemi (Death HawksDust Mountain), and drummer Miikka Heikkinen (Death Hawks). They play Zamrock, a genre that gained popularity in Zambia during the ’70s. It’s a fusion of traditional African music and psychedelic-, garage-, and hard rock with some funk and blues in the mix as well. Bands like Black SabbathFunkadelicThe Rolling StonesBlue CheerCream and Deep Purple had a major part in shaping the music.

ZANGOMA’s debut album Faka Mulilo is available on Svart exclusive multicolor vinyl, limited purple haze vinyl, and classic black vinyl. Release date January 31st, 2025.