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Tatar musician (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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 | singer |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Unstable Ape Records |
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] As of 2024, she has been fighting cancer.[6]
Kamalova is known for her interpretations of Tatar and Russian music, often playing with a backing band Children of the Underground.[2][7] Instrumentation typically includes accordion,[8] double bass, percussion, guitar,[9] brass and string arrangements and occasionally jaw harp.[10]
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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Kamalova is an Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan.[6]
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 | [11] |
2007 | 3 Nights | Best World Music Album | Won | [11] |
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.[12]
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