Welcome to the official Larry Maluma website. 100% roots reggae.

Larry's first 2 vinyl releases were Confusion 1987 & One Man's Posion 1989.These were followed by the albums, Helelujah 1991, "If you like African roots reggae with a bit of funk and soul influence, Larry Maluma and Kalimba is the band to see."
Man & Woman 1993, Nuff is Enough 1996, "Larry Maluma is joined by some of the best musicians in Australia to present 13 tracks of calypso/reggae/ska and funk on the album Nuff is Enough."
Motion 1997 & Roots & Herbs 2000. "As with his previous six efforts since Confusion (1987), Melbourne-based Zambian musician Larry Maluma keeps it lyrically terse and musically rich."

Since arriving in Australia Larry has broadened the Australian perspective of African music. He has released 7 albums and 15 video clips which have been aired on the ABC program (Rage, Channel 31 and other music programs).
Larry has released 2 singles, the latest, the "Lord Help Me" remix of "I am Breathing", the lead off track from his 2000 album "Roots & Herbs", which was remixed by one of Australia¹s leading producers, Simon Polinski, who has worked with many great contemporary musicians including Paul Kelly, David Bridie, Yothu Yindi and New Guinea's Telek.

The album "Roots & Herbs" has received positive reviews, garnered critical acclaim and enlightened those who purchased the album and audiences at live performances, to his infectious sound. The album was two years in the making with Larry composing some songs whilst in Zambia in 1999.

Since it's release and launch "Roots & Herbs"has been played on radio stations across Australia, including Triple J, Triple R, PBS and ABC regional stations. As with previous albums Larry addresses issues of racial harmony, equality & social unity. Larry returns home to Zambia & travels to Zimbabwe & South Africa to revive his musical & cultural heritage.

Some of Australia's finest musicians are featured on Larry's 8 album releases. Vika and Linda Bull appeared as backing vocalists on his 1993 release "Man and Woman". Deisel also appears on this album. On the album "Hallelujah", Nichaud Fitzgibbon contributed backing vocals. With many of the players regarded as Australia's leading session musicians, the individual and collective brilliance of the musicians respectively assures a diverse sound which encompasses complex african rhythms, Jamaican ska and luscious jazz horns.

Larry and his 10 piece band were asked to headline Apollo Bay Music Festival, Bellingen Global Carnival and the Globe to Globe World Music Festival 2001. Larry & his band Roots & Herbs performed again at the Globe to Globe World Music Festival October, 2002. 2003 began and Larry & band were special guests of Angelique Kidjo when she played the Prince of Wales, Melbourne in April.

It is with the release of his new album that Larry has again begun performing live in Melbourne and touring nationally.

At the beginning of 2004 Larry was asked by two members of MMM International to assist with the Zambian project : "The African Dream". A project which assists underprivileged children in Zambia. Larry graciously donated his songs which were compiled on the compilation "Larry Maluma -a good cause". It contains a mixture of songs sung in 2 of Zambias 70 languages, Bemba & Nyanja. The songs chosen are from 5 of Larry's 7 album releases.
Half the proceeds from the sale of this cd go to the "African Dream" project.

Larry¹s 8th album, Makani Angu (my story) was released in January, 2005 to rapturous applause and is being touted as his finest album to date. Makani Angue is a watershed in Larry's career.

His new album Makani Angu is smothered in deep roots, hypnotic rhythms, tribal beats and a waterfall of percussion.This album will confound expectations, delight diehard listeners and convert the un-initiated.

Sam g, 3RRR