{"title":"Ngozi Family","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ngozi Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNgozi Family formed in Lusaka, Zambia in 1973 around Paul Ngozi (Paul Nyirongo). They are widely cited as one of the foundational acts of Zamrock - the distinctive Zambian psychedelic rock and proto-punk movement of the 1970s that emerged alongside Zambia's post-colonial cultural development under President Kenneth Kaunda. Paul Ngozi died in a 1985 car accident at age 36 (some sources cite 1989 but 1985 is the more commonly-documented date). The Zamrock movement collapsed in the 1980s due to economic conditions and the AIDS crisis (which devastated the Zambian music community). Their work has been rediscovered through the Now-Again Records reissue series of Zamrock material across the 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNgozi Family's sound combines Zamrock, psychedelic rock, garage rock, proto-punk, African rock, and acid rock with Paul Ngozi's distinctive vocal delivery (English-language delivery alongside Bemba-language material), extensive distorted guitar work, and arrangements drawing on classic Western psychedelic rock alongside traditional Zambian musical influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay of Judgement (1976, Teal Zambia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45,000 Volts (1977, Teal Zambia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Metal (Sungile Pakulu Mama) (1978, Teal Zambia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Teal Zambia pressings of the late-1970s Ngozi Family catalog have collector premiums (extremely limited original distribution and copy loss). The Now-Again Records reissue programs have restored international catalog availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Ngozi Family typically start with Day of Judgement (1976). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ngozi-family-gate-crash-78-vinyl-rsd-26-excl","title":"Gate Crash '78 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow-Again Issues The Never Before Released Gate Crash '78 On RSD 2026 Includes Oversized, 8 Page Booklet That Details Paul Ngozi And The Ngozi Family's Arc, Including Rare Photographs, Discography And Annotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540724920503,"sku":"210000104530","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/418467310385500.png?v=1781154009"},{"product_id":"ngozi-family-45-000-volts-vinyl","title":"45,000 Volts LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchival reissue of Paul Ngozi's hard-edged, proto-punk, mid-1970s Zamrock masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540838265015,"sku":"210000055849","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/ngozi-family-danger.jpg?v=1781154445"},{"product_id":"ngozi-family-crossbones-hi-babe-vinyl","title":"Hi Babe 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the eclectic world of Ngozi Family and Crossbones with the \"Hi Babe\" 7-inch single, an enthralling blend of African rhythms and rock influences. This extended play captures the raw essence of their sound, delivering tactile musical details that resonate deeply. Perfect for collectors and newcomers alike, this release from Guerssen Records is sure to elevate your vinyl experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772778819767,"sku":"210000105404","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4508639-3568200.jpg?v=1782828443"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/ngozi-family.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}