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'''Julian Bahula''' [[Order of Ikhamanga|OIG]] (13 March 1938 – 1 October 2023) was a South African drummer, composer and bandleader, based from 1973 in Britain, where he formed the music ensemble [[Jabula]].<ref>[http://jazzlife.co.za/musicians-born-in-march/ |
'''Julian Bahula''' [[Order of Ikhamanga|OIG]] (13 March 1938 – 1 October 2023) was a South African drummer, composer and bandleader, based from 1973 in Britain, where he formed the music ensemble [[Jabula]].<ref>[http://jazzlife.co.za/musicians-born-in-march/ "Musicians born in March"], ''JazzLife''. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817130515/http://jazzlife.co.za/musicians-born-in-march/ |date=17 August 2016 }}.</ref><ref name=AJR>[http://www.alljazzradio.co.za/musicians-birthdays/march/13-march/ "13 March — Julian Bahula"], All Jazz Radio. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806091134/http://www.alljazzradio.co.za/musicians-birthdays/march/13-march/ |date=6 August 2016 }}.</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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Sebothane Julian Bahula was born in [[Eersterust]], [[Pretoria]], South Africa. He first gained a reputation as a drummer in the band Malombo.<ref name=AM> |
Sebothane Julian Bahula was born in [[Eersterust]], [[Pretoria]], South Africa. He first gained a reputation as a drummer in the band Malombo.<ref name=AM>Chadbourne, Eugene, [https://www.allmusic.com/artist/julian-bahula-mn0001214686/biography Julian Bahula biography], AllMusic.</ref> He migrated to England in 1973 and subsequently formed the group [[Jabula]],<ref>[http://www.strut-records.com/tag/jabula/ "Jabula"], Strut Records, 21 October 2014. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809023101/http://www.strut-records.com/tag/jabula/ |date=9 August 2020 }}.</ref> which in 1977 combined with the group of saxophonist [[Dudu Pukwana]] to form Jabula Spear.<ref name=AJR /> Another later project for Bahula was the band Jazz Afrika. In the 1980s, Bahula played with [[Dick Heckstall-Smith]]'s Electric Dream ensemble. |
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As [[Eugene Chadbourne]] of [[AllMusic]] has written: "Bahula has been as tireless a promoter of the music of his homeland in his adopted country as he is an on-stage rhythm activator. One of his most important moves was establishing a regular Friday night featuring authentic African bands at the London venue [[The 100 Club]].<ref name=Quietus>Clyde |
As [[Eugene Chadbourne]] of [[AllMusic]] has written: "Bahula has been as tireless a promoter of the music of his homeland in his adopted country as he is an on-stage rhythm activator. One of his most important moves was establishing a regular Friday night featuring authentic African bands at the London venue [[The 100 Club]].<ref name=Quietus>{{cite web|first=Clyde|last=Macfalanre|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/17036-julian-bahula-interview |title=Jabula Happiness: Julian Bahula Interviewed|website=The Quietus|date= 21 January 2015}}</ref> He booked a lot of musicians who were also political refugees; his series began to symbolize a movement for change. Players such as [[Fela Kuti]], [[Miriam Makeba]], and [[Hugh Masekela]] were among the performers whose early British appearances were organized by Bahula."<ref name=AM /> |
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With the [[Anti-Apartheid Movement]], Bahula organised in 1983 African Sounds, a concert at [[Alexandra Palace]] to mark the 65th birthday of [[Nelson Mandela]], drawing a 3,000-strong audience and raising the international profile of Mandela and other political prisoners.<ref name=Quietus /> |
With the [[Anti-Apartheid Movement]], Bahula organised in 1983 African Sounds, a concert at [[Alexandra Palace]] to mark the 65th birthday of [[Nelson Mandela]], with featured artists including Hugh Masekela, [[Osibisa]] and Jazz Afrika,<ref name="Guardian obit">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/12/julian-bahula-obituary|title=Julian Bahula obituary|first=Francis|last=Gooding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=12 October 2023}}</ref> drawing a 3,000-strong audience and raising the international profile of Mandela and other political prisoners.<ref name=Quietus /> |
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In 2012, President [[Jacob Zuma]] presented Bahula with the [[Order of Ikhamanga]] (Gold).<ref>Ntando Makhubu |
In 2012, President [[Jacob Zuma]] presented Bahula with the [[Order of Ikhamanga]] (Gold).<ref>{{cite news|first=Ntando |last=Makhubu |author2= Mogomotsi Magome|url=http://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/jazz-legend-no-longer-an-unsung-hero-1289347#.U5RhxS-WUXo |title=Jazz legend no longer an unsung hero|work=Pretoria News|date=4 May 2012}}</ref> |
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Bahula married twice: Liza Breen (née Carpenter) in 1978; after her death in 2016, he married Pinky Miles in 2018. Bahula died on 1 October 2023, at the age of 85.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-10-01-political-activist-and-musician-julian-sebothane-bahula-has-died/|title=Political activist and musician Julian Sebothane Bahula has died|website=Timeslive.co.za|first=Phathu |last=Luvhengo|date=1 October 2023|access-date=2 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=† Julian Bahula ✝️ South African Drummer, Composer And Bandleader 💔 Passed Away At The Age Of 85 🕊️ #JulianBahula #South Africa |website=Memorial.news|url=https://memorial.news/%e2%80%a0-julian-bahula-%e2%9c%9d%ef%b8%8f-south-african-drummer-composer-and-bandleader-%f0%9f%92%94-passed-away-at-the-age-of-85-%f0%9f%95%8a%ef%b8%8f-julianbahula-south-africa/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Julian Bahula
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| Born | (1938-03-13)13 March 1938 |
| Died | 1 October 2023(2023-10-01) (aged 85)
South Africa
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| Occupation(s) | Drummer, composer and bandleader |
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Liza Breen (née Carpenter)
(m. 1978; died 2016)Pinky Miles (m. 2018) |
| Awards | Order of Ikhamanga |
Julian Bahula OIG (13 March 1938 – 1 October 2023) was a South African drummer, composer and bandleader, based from 1973 in Britain, where he formed the music ensemble Jabula.[1][2]
Sebothane Julian Bahula was born in Eersterust, Pretoria, South Africa. He first gained a reputation as a drummer in the band Malombo.[3] He migrated to England in 1973 and subsequently formed the group Jabula,[4] which in 1977 combined with the group of saxophonist Dudu Pukwana to form Jabula Spear.[2] Another later project for Bahula was the band Jazz Afrika. In the 1980s, Bahula played with Dick Heckstall-Smith's Electric Dream ensemble.
AsEugene ChadbourneofAllMusic has written: "Bahula has been as tireless a promoter of the music of his homeland in his adopted country as he is an on-stage rhythm activator. One of his most important moves was establishing a regular Friday night featuring authentic African bands at the London venue The 100 Club.[5] He booked a lot of musicians who were also political refugees; his series began to symbolize a movement for change. Players such as Fela Kuti, Miriam Makeba, and Hugh Masekela were among the performers whose early British appearances were organized by Bahula."[3]
With the Anti-Apartheid Movement, Bahula organised in 1983 African Sounds, a concert at Alexandra Palace to mark the 65th birthday of Nelson Mandela, with featured artists including Hugh Masekela, Osibisa and Jazz Afrika,[6] drawing a 3,000-strong audience and raising the international profile of Mandela and other political prisoners.[5]
In 2012, President Jacob Zuma presented Bahula with the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold).[7]
Bahula married twice: Liza Breen (née Carpenter) in 1978; after her death in 2016, he married Pinky Miles in 2018. Bahula died on 1 October 2023, at the age of 85.[8][9]
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