Zulya Kamalova
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Zulya Kamalova | |
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 Zulya performing live with Children of the Underground in 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 8, 1969 |
| Origin | Sarapul, Soviet Union |
| Genres | World music, Russian music, Tartar music |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Unstable Ape Records |
Zulya Nazipovna Kamalova (Russian: Зуля (Зульфия) Назиповна Камалова; Tatar: Зөлфия Нәсип кызы Камалова; born in Sarapul, Udmurt ASSR) is an Australian singer. She currently resides in Australia though tours Europe[1] frequently.
Life[edit]
Kamalova grew up in Tatarstan and began performing and writing music at age 9.[2] She is of Volga Tatar background.[3][4] In 1991, she moved to Australia, settling in Hobart, Tasmania. After extensive performing solo and with accompanists and releasing several limited-run cassettes and a full-length album Journey of Voice, she moved to Melbourne. She later formed the band Children of the Underground and signed to Melbourne-based independent record label Unstable Ape Records in 2004.[5]
Musical style[edit]
Kamalova is known for her interpretations of Tatar and Russian music, often playing with a backing band Children of the Underground.[2][6] Instrumentation typically includes accordion,[7] double bass, percussion, guitar,[8] brass and string arrangements and occasionally jaw harp.[9]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Journey of Voice |
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| Elusive |
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| The Waltz of Emptiness (And Other Songs On Russian Themes) (with The Children of the Underground) |
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| 3 Nights (with The Children of the Underground) |
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| Tales of Subliming |
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| 6 Days Loving |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
ARIA Music Awards[edit]
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2003 | Elusive | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [10] |
| 2007 | 3 Nights | Best World Music Album | Won | [10] |
Music Victoria Awards[edit]
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.[11]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2013[12][13] | Zulya and the Children of the Underground | Best Global or Reggae Act | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Zulya - WOMEX". www.womex.com. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Biography". Zulya.com. December 2007. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
- ^ "Biography". Zulya. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Дискотека 90-х: первый татарский альбом Зули Камаловой — Реальное время". realnoevremya.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Zulya Kamalova". Answers.com. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
- ^ "Zulya and the Children of the Underground". ABC Radio National. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Improviser Performer Composer | Anthony Schulz Music | Australia". anthonyschulzmusic. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Lucas Michailidis". Lucas Michailidis. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Zulya : Biography". www.zulya.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ a b ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Music Victoria | 2016 Genre Awards". www.musicvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
External links[edit]
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