Bandista (also stylized as bANDİSTA) is a Turkish musical collective, formed in 2006 in Istanbul.[1] The band is known for their diverse musical style, DIY ethic and leftist political stance.[2][3]
Bandista | |
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 Bandista in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Genres | Protest, ska, dub, world fusion |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | bandista |
Bandista takes its name from the abbreviation of "Bando Istanbul". The band releases their albums independently for free.[2] Their first release, De Te Fabula Narratur, was mastered in Italy and 1000 copies distributed for free at Taksim Square.[2] The band's 2012 EP and the latest release, Sınırsız-Ulussuz-Sürgünsüz was dedicated to Festus Okey, a Nigerian immigrant who was a victim of police brutality in Turkey.[4][5][6]
The collective members play various musical instruments for their records, including accordion, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, snare drum, fiddle, bouzouki, keyboards, trombone, and melodica. The collective also includes non-musician members.[2] The members do not disclose their identities and prefer to stay anonymous.[2][3]
The collective has performed at various festivals and demonstrations.[7][8] The collective is also a supporter of the Occupy Gezi movement.[9]
Discography edit
- Studio albums
- Buhal (2018)
- Ki buradayız hâlâ (2014)
- Bandsista | Sokak Meydan Gece (2012)
- Daima! (2011)
- Dikkat Askersiz Bölge (2010)
- Şu anda! Şimdi! (2010)
- Paşanın Başucu Şarkıları (2009)
- De Te Fabula Narratur (2009)
- EPs
- Gün Bizim Devir (2015)
- Sınırsız-Ulussuz-Sürgünsüz (2012)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Bandista band playing for friends video". NME. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ^ a b c d e Dağlar, Ali (May 1, 2011). "Pablo Neruda, biz orada" (in Turkish). Hürriyet. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "Bandista Ailesinde Eşitsizliğe Yer Yok". Hürriyet Aile. August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Bandista'dan Festus Okey'in anısına..." Radikal. August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Bandista'dan Festus Okey anısına..." CNN Türk. August 20, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ Sayan, Berk (August 22, 2012). "Bandista hatırlatıyor: Festus Okey'i unutma!". Hafif Müzik. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Foça to host Alternative rock festival for summer". Hürriyet Daily News. July 27, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Berfo Ana'nın ocağı tütsün diye..." Radikal. April 20, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Taksim Gezi Parkı Nöbeti'nde binler buluştu". Birgün. May 30, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
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