Julian bahula biography
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Julian Bahula Discography October 25, 2008
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Julian Sebothane Bahula
South African-born, often UK-based percussionist, band leader, record label owner and concert promoter, Bahula has produced some lovely music over the years. All his records are worth owning (if you can find them) but the studio recordings never quite capture the live experience. I first came across Bahula’s music in the late 1970s, probably initially through his Thunder Into Our Hearts LP, which I heard at the radio station I was working on. The record was being promoted heavily by Virgin records, as part of their slew of reggae, afrorock and afrobeat records released at the time.. It was a couple of years until I saw him live, and he was often involved in events run by the Anti-Apartheid Movement. A much smaller-scale concert in the early 1980s at Manchester’s Band on the Wall will go down as one of my favourite live sets of all time. I can’t find a full discography, so here’s a start at one that aspires to (but is currently far from) comprehensiveness. Additional information most welcome. He has his own website at www.jabulamusic.com
He seems to have started his professional career as a member of The Malombo Jazz
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Political activist and musician Julian Sebothane Bahula has died
Political activist and musician Julian Sebothane Bahula has died at the age of 85.
His family said he passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with his wife by his side, after a short and courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile duct).
“We mourn the loss of Julian Sebothane Bahula, a distinguished musician, composer, African music promoter in the UK and passionate political activist,” said family spokesperson Rapitse Montsho.
Bahula has been described as a true pioneer in both music and activism who played an integral role in the fight for a free and democratic SA.
The founding member of the renowned Malombo Jazz Ensemble in the early 1960s used his music to raise awareness about apartheid and the imprisonment of political activists.
His commitment to the cause was unwavering, as he tirelessly fundraised for the then exiled ANC.
“Julian made history by initiating the campaign for democratic dispensation and release. He organised the very first 'Free Nelson Mandela Concert' to coincide with Mandela’s 65th birthday and a call for the release of political prisoners in SA, at Alexander Palace London, in collaboration with the Anti-Apartheid Movement,” said
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