Ephesians Project is a Zambian gospel band that creates such uplifting and soul satisfying music I literally pinched myself when I first their songs. Their music will leave you wondering where they have been because they fill a void in Zambian gospel that has long been left unfilled.With a debut album to their credit and a sophomore in the works,they are paving a niche for themselves and pushing the envelope with their soothing melodies and international appearances.
Their music is a unique blend of Rock, Afrobeat, Blues, Jazz and Gospel music. Their powerful guitar-driven, keyboard and drum-laden tracks are fused with African rhythm and truly spirit-uplifting vocals. Their material is skilfully written, composed, arranged and sung by the lead vocalist, Shadrach; exploring themes of faith and survival.
The band has steadily risen to be a great success in their home and neighbouring countries alike, with their distinctive style and emphasis on quality and professionalism. Much of their music is recorded in live studio sessions; favouring real instruments over heavily synthesised beats. Furthermore Ephesians Project has performed all over Zambia as well as Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Congo, Namibia, Tanzania and Botswana.
Their first album Silent Loud Voice featuring hit track Abana Ba Nkondo (translated Sons of War) was released in 2009 meeting with local and international success. Their sophomore album Abana Ba Nkondo Reloaded will be released late 2011.
Key members consist of Shadrach Mukarakate, Quinn Halwiindi and Douglas Chaswe. The band also includes Eric Lwatula on keys, Daniel Chulu on bass, and Eston Mwape on drums.
Additionally Ephesians Project have performed on stage and/ or collaborated on tracks with various well-known local artistes from Ephraim Mutalange, Matthew and BJ Ngosa, Stanley Chipuma, Mweshi Mulusa, Joyce Mwanza, Potipher, God's General, Black Candy, Mutinta, Cactus, Flex Ville Marley, Shimasta Mwelaonse and the Amazing Grace Tabernacle Choir, amongst others.
The band takes their name from the Book of Ephesians in the Bible, in particular, Ephesians 2:8-10. As an ongoing project or mission, Ephesians Project aim to share God's grace with their message being it doesn't matter what a person has done or where they've been, God's grace is enough. He is a God of many chances.
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