"Zamrock" meaning in English

See Zamrock in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈzæmˌɹɑk/ [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of Zambia or Zambian + rock. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Zambian|rock|notext=1}} Zambian + rock Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Zamrock
  1. (music) The rock and roll scene and associated style that originated in Zambia during the 70s.
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