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NIZA SIMUKONDA
Although Niza Simukonda, who is the son of Zambian music legend Ackim Simukonda, has the
burden of carrying on the legacy of his late father, he considers it a beautiful burden. Niza, now in his
late 20s, has a passion for playing the guitar, just like his father, and is one of the smoothest vocalists
in Zambia today. It becomes apparent after hearing Niza sing, that he is an artist in his own right with
a long and bright future ahead.
His first single Tata Wandi (my father) is an ode to his father and a response to the final hit song
recorded by the late Ackim Simukonda 20 years ago titled Bana Bandi (my children). On Tata Wandi,
Niza worked with top musicians to bring the song to life. The artists who lent their musical talents to
the song were James Sakala, who produced and helped re-write the lyrics, Tsean and Ben Banda who
co-produced it while session artists included Lazarus “Lalo" Zulu on keyboards, Celestine Mapulanga
on guitars, Elvie Njeka on bass guitar and Kasonde Sunkutu on drums. It was mixed by award-
winning Zambian producer Ben Blazer and mastered in the USA by the in-demand mastering-veteran
Dave Collins, who has worked on the music of D’Angelo, Linkin Park and the late Luther Vandross
among many others

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Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I did a song with friends about Corona, I wrote the first Idea and my friends brought their Artistry and I am prod of the final product.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am trying to create music that has a mordern touch but with my culture in it
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not at the moment
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will Always deliver the best, exact or above your expectations, nothing less
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The Challenge to do something i've never done, like sound like a particular culture , I love to learn and that keeps me growing as an artist
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What can you do? I can Sing any voice or genre and I can play multiple instruments
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I am not only a singer but I play multiple instruments..and I coach as well
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Describe for me exactly what you exoect.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: After working with me, You will ask yourself why You did not use me earlier but hey, I am here now, lets work
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Acoustic Guitar Pen & Pad ipad headphones Extra pair of guitar strings
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am Chef. I have been singing from when I was 7
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile, Smooth
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: James Arthur, his music is not complicated yet it is so sweet, Simple and Sweet
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always mix at low volume, the key is in hearing everything as if each has its own speaker
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: World Music, Acoustic, Accapella, classical, Pop, African music, EDM, RnB,Soul, Hip Hop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am Great at Harmonies and back up vocals, My lead vocals are the icing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a smooth sweet sound and Originality with my raw vocals which can be edited or left like that
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to get work done as soon as i recieve it, meaning I will have your finished work in 3 days or less
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Neumann KMS 104 and a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 in my home studio
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Alex Wilson, James Arthur,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Back up vocals and harmonies

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