Zulya Nazipovna Kamalova (Russian: Зуля (Зульфия) Назиповна Камалова; Tatar: Зөлфия Нәсип кызы Камалова; 8 August 1969 – 18 September 2024) was a Russian-born Australian singer. She resided in Australia though toured Europe frequently.[1]
Zulya Kamalova | |
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 Kamalova in 1999 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 August 1969 Sarapul, Udmurt ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Died | 18 September 2024 (aged 55) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1992–2024 |
| Labels | Unstable Ape |
| Formerly of | Children of the Underground |
| Website | zulya |
Life and career
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Kamalova was born in Sarapul but grew up in Tatarstan and began performing and writing music at age of 9.[2] She was of Volga Tatar background.[3][4] In 1991, while studying at Perm State University, she took part in the exchange program and went to the United States. There Kamalova met her future husband, Australian musician Andrew Tanner, and subsequently moved with him to Australia, settling in Hobart, Tasmania.[5] 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 The Children of the Underground and signed to Melbourne-based independent record label Unstable Ape Records in 2004.[6] Kamalova died on 18 September 2024, at the age of 55, of cancer.[7]
Musical style
editKamalova is known for her interpretations of Tatar and Russian music, often playing with a backing band Children of the Underground.[2][8] Instrumentation typically includes accordion,[9] double bass, percussion, guitar,[10] brass and string arrangements and occasionally jaw harp.[11] She often combined Tatar with jazz or other folk music, which was novel for Tatar performers, and, at the same time, made the music easily accessible for international audience.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
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
editKamalova is an Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan.[12]
ARIA Music Awards
editThe 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Elusive | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [13] |
| 2007 | 3 Nights | Best World Music Album | Won | [13] |
Music Victoria Awards
editThe Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.[14]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[15][16] | Zulya and the Children of the Underground | Best Global or Reggae Act | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Zulya". WOMEX. 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.
- ^ a b "Умерла певица Зуля Камалова". Meduza (in Russian). 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Zulya Kamalova". Answers.com. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
- ^ «Не теряла надежды на чудо»: от рака умерла певица Зуля Камалова (in Russian)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Татар музыкантлары яман шешкә каршы көрәшүче Зөлфия Камаловага акча җыю өчен хисап ачкан". Азатлык Радиосы (in Tatar). 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ 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- Official website
- Zulya Kamalova discography at Discogs