The introduction to Mwinga Chamandula is a 15 minute journey as he breaks down a timeline where his entry into music comes at a time when digital recordings are standard, even if equipment is hard to get your hands on. Recorded 2 years ago during an IP research project funded by British Council, Robyn of Sound Composed takes a back seat in the first part and listen to him outline his journey. His attendance of the workshops with UK's David Asomaning of DM Sound Design led to further sessions where he was able to work on one of his songs with David to perfect his mixing and mastering skills.

Mwinga went on to compose, engineer and produce a song that became the origin of one of the biggest songs to come out of Zambia, garner millions of hits online and up the sound quality level of Zambian production to a new generation of warmth. He is now determined to continue to improve his skills, continue to excel and learn everything he can about intellectual property so he is ready for all challenges ahead.

Mwinga became a producer while still at school in his teens. This is a two parter so that anyone can listen to the journey that leads to the environment he has had to negotiate when his mission is simply to excel in sound and be able to work with anyone anywhere.

He gives an honest look at the musical environment that was his entry point, outlines what was available and talks about the relations who helped give his start. There are three women who provided him with support when he needed it most. His mother, aunt and his first gospel album production brought a lady who opened the door for his sound life to go up a notch.

In the second part, Mwinga delves deeper into Zambia, its music environment, sound quality and mindsets as well as has encouraging words for some who have worked to pave paths and criticism for those whom he feels could have handed down better legacies. The insight into the workings of the music industry are balanced against his attention to detail and thoughts about mixing, mastering and identifying the best ways to improve.

In the intro Mwinga often has his three year old son drop in, so expect the little mumbles of a kid who loves to sit and play in the studio, has his own little Yamaha keyboard and chips in enthusiastically with glee as we go along! The future is here.