NEWS
We have been suffering from a drought in Zambia for months. Sianene The Artist recorded this song with Theresa a long time ago. It is a Zambian prayer asking for the help of the ancestors in times of drought. Listen to it - it is now available as a video on YouTube! posted October 2024
We are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Zambia's independence in California! Theresa Ng'ambi will perform alongside Nzou, Roy the Songster, Masanga Marimba Ensemble, The Kadancers Dance Group and Abel Chungu Musuka. https://socalzambians.com
Save the date: 20/OCT/24, Venue: Yucaipa Arts Performing Center, 12062 California Street, Yucaipa CA 92399 posted October 2024
Theresa is currently in Florida and North Carolina for the Hopscotch Music Festival with the Witch and for her own projects. Here is a look back at Berlin. Berlin was wonderful at the Big Snuff Studio for new recordings and the highlight was the concert at Club Gretchen! Thanks to Berlin! posted September 2024
Theresa is on tour again in UK/EU with Witch. The band can’t wait to zamrock with you! Witch comes alive with: Jagari Chanda, Patrick Mwondela, Hanna Tembo, Jacco Gardener, Nico Mauskovic, Stefan Lilov, Daniël Tieman, Charlie Chimi and Theresa Ng’ambi. Don’t miss the spirit of Zambia straight from the heart! posted August 2024
Aug 4, 6 & 7 - London, UK, Moth Club
Aug 9 & 10 - Brighton, UK, The Hope and Ruin
Aug 17 - Berlin, GER, Gretchen
Aug 21 - Copenhagen, DK, Stengade
Aug 22 - Oslo, NOR, SALT
Aug 23 - Stockholm, SE, Fasching
OUT NOW. Meet us in the stratosphere to dance on the clouds.
Theresa has written “Bvuto Lakula” as an acoustic folk song for her first album originally. Now, years later she teamed up with Juno nominated Canadian act „Humans“ 16,000 kms apart to create this engaging afro-electro, post-punk, disco track.
The song name translates from her native Chewa language to “the problem has grown”. The lyrics tell the story of the artist’s personal struggles and those of greater humanity and overcoming this turning to a higher power for guidance. This collaboration bridges continents and cultures, creating a fusion of sounds that’s as diverse as it is infectious.
Thanks to Tristan Orchard and his Canadian label „Unbelievably Spectacular“. posted July 2024
In June Theresa will be on tour again with Jagari Chanda and the Witch crew in the US and Canada. Zamrock is alive! posted May 2024
FRIDAY 14 JUNE, Solana Beach, CA, US, Belly Up Tavern
SATURDAY 15 JUNE, Long Beach, CA, US, The Bamboo Club
SUNDAY 16 JUNE, San Francisco, CA,US, Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE, Calgary, AB, Canada, Sled Island Festival
FRIDAY 21 JUNE, Chicago, IL, US, Thalia Hall
SATURDAY 22 JUNE, Detroit, MI, US, Third Man Records
FRIDAY 23 JUNE, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Weather Permitting Concert Series
TUESDAY 25 JUNE, Portland, ME, US, Oxbow Blending & Bottling
THURSDAY, 26 JUNE, Boston, MA, US, Brighton Music Hall
FRIDAY 28 JUNE, Philadelphia, PA, US, The Foundry Philadelphia
SATURDAY 29 JUNE, Arrowood Farms, Accord, NY, US, Follow The Arrow Festival
Sunday 30 JUNE, New York City, NY, US. Le Poisson Rouge
If you are in Lusaka, don't miss it. We have a surprise for you! posted May 2024
As imperfect as it is Theresa decided to release the story she wrote 7 years ago ….full video coming out soon. Big thank you to Zel and Lee Senford for your blessed direction. “In the depths of despair, ‘Onani’ emerged from my soul, a symphony of resilience crafted seven years ago. It’s a prayer, a chant echoing the pain of voiceless souls oppressed by narcissistic abusers. Each word, a sacred vibration, seeks justice and divine intervention, forging an intimate trust with YHWH. As an African proverb wisely proclaims: ‘When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.’ Let our voices, like threads, weave a tapestry of strength against oppression.”
You can already see the full length video here: https://www.theresangambi.com/MUSIC/ posted April 2024
What an honour, what a blessing and gratitude to We Intend To Cause Havoc. Big thank you to WOMAD Festival New Zealand. Nizatama bwanji ine? Nkuti zikomo. posted March 2024
Thanks to Witch and everyone who made it possible - Zamrock at WOMADelaine Festival Australia! posted March 2024
"As empty as I come to you fill me with your wisdom, Thank you fathers!" Theresa together with the Zambian legends Patrick Mwondela, Larry Maluma and Jagari Chanda in Melbourne. posted March 2024
Thank you Sydney Opera House for having us. Two sold out concerts taking Zambia high. posted March 2024
Theresa is looking forward to going in March on tour with the Witch crew and Jagari Chanda. Zamrock in Australia and New Zealand ! Happy to be part of the band :-) posted Feb 2024
New single is out with El Mukuka and G.Zamora. Released by Tonspiel, the “deep house department“ of WEBPLAY, a well-known dance label in Europe, based in Cologne, Germany. posted Feb 2024
At the end of January Theresa had the honor of planting a baobab tree with her artist mother Agness Buya Yombwe in Livingstone at WayiWayi Creatives Village. Agness and her husband Lawrence Yombwe are the founders of WWCV and WayiWayi Art Center. They are our most inspiring artist couple in visual art in Zambia. As teachers, they have had an immense impact on the younger generation of artists. If you are in the area, don't miss a visit to WayiWayi ! posted Feb 2024
Theresa's favorite moment from UK Witch tour in December was the session at Karma Studios, London. The live recording is coming out at the end of February. Here at first the trailer :-) posted Feb 2024