Zulya Kamalova (vocals, acoustic guitar),
Andrew Tanner (double bass, jews harp),
Anthony Schulz (accordion),
Lucas Michailidis (electric guitar),
Justin Marshall (drums, percussion)
Influences
Zulya's - Lhasa de Sela, Auktsion, L'Attirail, Boban Markovic Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, De Kift, Think of One, Inna and the Farlanders, Ilham Shakirov, Los de Abajo, Milton Nascimento, Waiting for Guinness, Farmers' Market, Tom Waits, Lila Downs, Vladimir Vyssotsky etc
Multi award-winning ZULYA KAMALOVA is the leading proponent of Tatar and Russian music in Australia as well as one of the most versatile and accomplished vocalists on the world music scene today. Since her move to Australia in 1991 ZULYA has developed a totally original approach as an affirmation of her unique identity – an affirmation that takes her Tatar and Russian background to totally new places and in completely new ways.
The most recent release of ZULYA and her outstanding band The Children of the Underground (Anthony Schulz – accordion, Lucas Michailidis – electric guitar, Andrew Tanner – double bass, Justin Marshall – drums) is entitled "3 nights" and was awarded an ARIA (Australian Music Industry Association) Award for the best world music album in 2007. "3 nights" re-affirms Zulya’s reputation as one of the most exotic and enthralling performers and songwriters in Australia. With songs sung in three languages – English, Russian, and Zulya’s native tongue, Tatar – 3 Nights showcases Zulya and the band at their most magnificent: exquisite musicianship, superb songwriting and intricate arrangements, to say nothing of Zulya’s sublime voice
Zulya has independently produced four albums to date, including the ARIA-nominated elusive (2002) and, together with her band The Children of the Underground, 2004’s magical The Waltz of Emptiness (and Other Songs on Russian Themes) which received high critical acclaim, including 4,5 stars from Rolling Stone (Germany), 4 stars from The Songlines (UK) and secured a position in the top 20 of European World Music charts for several months – a feat no other Australian album ever achieved.
Zulya and her exquisite band The Children of the Underground have been enchanting audiences with their inspiring blend of traditional and original music all through Europe from Serbia to Siberia, Berlin to Moscow, Tatarstan to Helsinki and almost everywhere in between. “What strikes you immediately is not just the confident purity of Zulya’s voice, but the quality of writing and arranging”, Songlines, UK.
Thanks again, it was just lovely to have you in the show. Hope you found the right shoes and that the CD launch goes well. Will go to SYD now...exciting! dosvedanye (I know it is horribly wrong but you know what I mean...) cheers Gabriele
thank you for adding me! Once found your album "the waltz of emptiness" in a music shop and now i've been listening to it endless times, i really like your music!! all the best Marion
Gracias amiga! We are honored to be included among your friends. May there be ✇ PEACE ✇ and JUSTICE and LAND for all Indigenous Peoples. And may there be no more campaigns of terror and genocide in the states of CHIAPAS and OAXACA, Mexico. Please hold our cause in your heart!
"la buvette aux chansons" is very happy to discover your songs! Thanks a lot, and come in when you want, The door stay always open Friendship from France Sheppa?
