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In episode 3 of "Mashle: Magic and Muscles," written and illustrated by Hajime Komoto, we continue to follow the story of Mash Burnedead, a young boy who possesses incredible strength in a world where magic is everything. Mash is determined to prove that physical prowess can be just as effective as magic, despite the societal expectations placed upon him. The episode begins with Mash facing off against a formidable opponent, Lance Crowl, in a magic tournament. While everyone anticipates a one-sided battle, Mash surprises them all by effortlessly dodging Lance's magical attacks and retaliating with his brute strength. Mash's physicality and resilience astound both the audience and his opponents, leaving them in awe of his abilities. The tournament organizers, who are prejudice against non-magic users, cannot believe their eyes and accuse Mash of cheating or using some kind of forbidden magic.

The tournament organizers, who are prejudice against non-magic users, cannot believe their eyes and accuse Mash of cheating or using some kind of forbidden magic. Mash, undeterred by their accusations, firmly declares that his strength comes solely from his physical training and determination. As the episode progresses, a character named Ed Glyde, a representative of the Magic Council, becomes interested in Mash's abilities and investigates further.

WITCH: KCRW Live from HQ

Over 50 years have passed since Zamrock (Zambian rock) greats WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) recorded their groundbreaking debut LP, Introduction. The record established the band as scions of the genre, unleashing a signature blend of traditional African instrumentation with Western influences like psych-rock, blues, and funk.

Following tumultuous years of line-up and career changes, the legendary band returns at last with the freshly released LP Zango (out now via Desert Daze Sound). The album features the group’s founding bandleader Emmanuel “Jagari” Chanda in collaboration with keyboard virtuoso Patrick Mwondela, who briefly succeeded him during Jagari’s extended leave of absence from WITCH.

Click in for electrifying renditions of Zango cuts like the cosmically-reaching “Waile” and the eviscerating hard-rock jam “Stop The Rot.” Plus, read on as Jagari breaks down the band’s complex backstory in conversation with KCRW’s Travis Holcombe.

The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

KCRW: Can you take us back to when you recorded your first record, Introduction, in 1972? What was going on in your home country of Zambia, and what was going on in your own life?

Jagari: We didn't have facilities for recording in my country, so a lot of good bands that existed at the time could not record. They didn't have the opportunity to [record music] like my band had. And we had only one radio station in Zimbabwe.

We had music from Europe, music from America, and some parts of Africa. And of course, we also had our own traditional music. In my country, we have about 72 ethnic groups. In terms of language, it's a bit negative [to have] too many languages in the same country. But from my point of view, that’s a very big repertoire of traditional stuff. [What] you get from public domain, you can match with the Western music. The [biggest] difference is that the Western music is wider — you have about 12 halftones in the atomic scale. … Our strength is in simple rhythms, criss crossing, and making a result that sounds a bit complicated. This gives us a very strong base for rhythmic patterns. We wanted to play rock! That’s what we heard on the radio, that’s what we heard people play.

Can you tell us about “Zamrock” in your own words? It’s a fusion of musical styles that you basically invented, right?

It took a long time for us to settle on “Zamrock.” We were calling it “Zambiano…” all sorts of names because we didn't know which one to pick. One of our friends is the one who coined the term “Zamrock.” He’s a physician, but [at the time] he was doing part time DJing with the National Broadcasting.

Let’s break down the history of WITCH a little more, you were involved with the band’s first five albums, and then you stepped down for a while. Where did you go? Were you pursuing other musical opportunities?

[In conversation with the leader of a band we opened for] I found out that he had a diploma from London School of Music. That's what caused me to apply for training at the only college that offered music, but it offered music with the condition that if you're government sponsored in that program, [after] graduation, you needed to teach in government schools for two years. So upon graduation, I sneaked out of the country and went to join the band in Zimbabwe until I was found out. I had not reported for work as a teacher. So I came back to Zambia to take up my new job, and that coincided with the pandemic we had that time — HIV and AIDS. [There were] curfews and blackouts in the country which were detrimental to the progress of Zamrock. If you wanted to play at night you [had to] go into the venue at 6 p.m., and you could only come out the following day at 6 a.m. Only a machine would play that.

While the following season seven wouldn’t have a Halloween episode, season six gives us two, and it all starts with the premier. Sabrina and her college roommates are all putting together a horror movie about pretty cheerleaders and one sinister vampire. Everything for once seems to be going great, the production is good, the sets are solid, the script is finalized and the cast is complete . that is with the one exception of their leading vampire.

Mash confides in Ed about his father's disappearance and how it motivated him to become stronger. Ed recognizes the potential that lies within Mash and suggests that he join the Easton Magic Academy to further develop his physical capabilities. Despite the challenges and prejudices he faces, Mash remains resolute and accepts Ed's offer. Episode 3 ends with Mash embarking on his journey to the academy, eager to prove that physical strength can be just as influential as magic. The story closes with a sense of anticipation and excitement for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead for our determined protagonist. In episode 3 of "Mashle: Magic and Muscles," we witness Mash's unwavering determination and the revelation of his potential as he enters a new chapter in his life. This captivating story combines elements of comedy, action, and a unique twist on the traditional magic genre, making it an enjoyable read for fans of shounen manga..

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