Lawi (musician)
Francis Phiri, better known as Lawi, is a popular artist on radio, live (both in Malawi and across the world) and on social media. Lawi has won an award from Malawi’s music industry, is a nominee for the All Africa Music Awards and is actively involved in charity work and various developmental programs in Malawi. Lawi was born Francis Chris Phiri in Blantyre, Malawi in 1986. Lawi is an abbreviation of Nzululwazi, "custodian of wisdom" in the Ngoni language. "My parents had high hopes!" says Lawi with a smile. "Many of us Malawians have grown up with an inferiority complex in relation to our place in the world. I love sharing Malawi’s cultural flavour on stage. There is more to Malawi than the famous lake! We have so much to contribute to the world artistically so I am proud to present what we have for all to enjoy.[1]
“Lawi is a great young artist with a refreshingly clean sound. He is warm, grounded and a person of conviction and purpose. You get a sense that his songs are coming straight form the heart. I respect his craft and his clear sense of identity” – Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri[who?]
Musician[edit]
Lawi's music style can be described as a fusion of different music. He is often described as a world fusion musician.[2] His song "Ofana" is a distinct Jazz song whilst songs such as "The Whistling Song" have strong country music roots.[3]
As a musician, he often uses his songs to promote positive social change. Examples of this include songs his ambassadorship for Save the children Malawi, UN Women and songs "Girl Child" and "Mtengo" which advocate for the rights of youth and children across the world.[1]
Producer[edit]
He has been a big influence on Malawian traditional jazz and hip-hop as a producer who has produced the works of Real Elements David Kalilani, Real Elements Q Malewezi, and Peter Mawanga.[4]
Philanthropy[edit]
He has been an ambassador for humanitarian NGOs Icare, Plan International, Save the children Malawi, UN Women.[2]
Discography[edit]
Album
- Lawi
Singles
- "The Whistling Song"
- "Amaona Kuchedwa"
- "One Africa"
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "My Review on Lawi's New Album. "Lawi" - watsupmalawi". watsupmalawi.com. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lawi set for new album launch in Lilongwe". Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ↑ "urbanlifemalawi.com". urbanlifemalawi.com. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ↑ retunes. "retunes™ - Lawi". itsretunes.com. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
https://malawi24.com/2017/09/18/song-review-zonena-kuchuluka-lawi/
https://web.facebook.com/Malawi24/videos/916155728430137/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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