Zulya Kamalova
Zulya performing live with Children of the Underground in 2008.
Zulya performing live with Children of the Underground in 2008.
Background information
Born (1969-08-08) August 8, 1969
OriginSarapul, Soviet Union
GenresWorld music, Russian music, Tartar music
Occupation(s)singer
Years active1992–present
LabelsUnstable 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

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

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

Albums

List of albums
Title Album details
Journey of Voice
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records (UARR 005)
  • Formats: CD
Elusive
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records (UAR 022)
  • Formats: CD
The Waltz of Emptiness (And Other Songs On Russian Themes)
(with The Children of the Underground)
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records (UAR 040)
  • Formats: CD
3 Nights
(with The Children of the Underground)
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records (UAR 056)
  • Formats: CD
Tales of Subliming
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records (UAR 064)
  • Formats: CD
6 Days Loving
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Zulya Music (ZM2019)
  • Formats: CD, digital

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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.
2003 Elusive ARIA Award for Best World Music Album Nominated [10]
2007 3 Nights Best World Music Album Won [10]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.[11]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013[12][13] Zulya and the Children of the Underground Best Global or Reggae Act Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Zulya - WOMEX". www.womex.com. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Biography". Zulya.com. December 2007. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  3. ↑ "Biography". Zulya. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "Дискотека 90-х: первый татарский альбом Зули Камаловой — Реальное время". realnoevremya.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Zulya Kamalova". Answers.com. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  6. ↑ "Zulya and the Children of the Underground". ABC Radio National. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. ↑ "Improviser Performer Composer | Anthony Schulz Music | Australia". anthonyschulzmusic. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  8. ↑ "Lucas Michailidis". Lucas Michailidis. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  9. ↑ "Zulya : Biography". www.zulya.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  10. 1 2 ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  11. ↑ "Music Victoria | 2016 Genre Awards". www.musicvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  12. ↑ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  13. ↑ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.


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