Zulya Kamalova

Zulya Nazipovna Kamalova (Russian: Зуля Назиповна Камалова; born in Sarapul, Udmurt ASSR) is an Australian singer. She currently resides in Australia though tours both countries frequently.

Zulya Kamalova
Zulya performing live with Children of the Underground in 2008.
Background information
OriginSarapul, Soviet Union
GenresWorld music, Russian music, Tartar music
Occupation(s)singer
Years active1992–present
LabelsUnstable Ape Records
Associated actsChildren of the Underground

Life

Zulya grew up in Tatarstan and began performing and writing music at age 9.[1] She is of Volga Tatar background.[2] 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.[3]

Musical style

Zulya is known for her interpretations of Tatar and Russian music, often playing with a backing band Children of the Underground.[1] Instrumentation typically includes accordion, double bass, percussion, guitar, brass and string arrangements and occasionally jaw harp.[4]

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 [5]
2007 3 Nights Best World Music Album Won [5]

References
  1. "Biography". Zulya.com. December 2007. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  2. http://zulya.com/biography/ Zulya's official site bio
  3. "Zulya Kamalova". Answers.com. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  4. "Zulya : Biography". www.zulya.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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