A band for over 20 years, Oriental dub legends BaBa ZuLa’s extraordinary live performances are a legend unto themselves.
By mixing traditional instruments such as the darbuka, electric saz, and spoons with electronics and dub, BaBa ZuLa creates a sound all their own called Istanbul psychedelia, a style of rock’n roll that rolls in a way that westerners haven’t heard so frequently since the late ’60s rock epoch.
Such is their cult status, their story been the subjects of a recent Boiler Room documentary, and now we welcome the quartet to our stage for the first time for a hot summer’s evening of spiritual healing and dubbing out.
Joining them will be Djanan Turan, whose infectious synth riffs originate from the contrasting sounds collected from Europe, the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Although we hardly venture into the movie and documentary realm, we love to make some excursions when we can and spread the word about stimulating releases. Constantly Flying, a new film dedicated to Baba Zula, one of the most significant Anatolian rock bands, is indeed a refreshing and intriguing work…
Artists: Adriana Cordeiro , Baba Zula
Oh October, three hours of Nightshop global sounds with nine albums of the month. Starting with three songs of the day by Ghorwane (Mozambique), Raul Monsalve y los Forajidos (Venezuela) and Vidock (France). Our albums of the month start with traditional spiritual gnawa music by Maalem Mahmoud Gania (Hive Mind…
Artists: Ammar 808 , Baba Zula , Ghorwane , Gordon Koang , Kaito Winse , Maalem Mahmoud Gania , Raúl Monsalve y los Forajido , Vidock
Boomtown Fair is a lot of fun. It is an immersive and well-detailed festival that puts a great deal of effort into making Boomtown feel like a real town. This year, Boomtown placed participants at the final chapter of a political framework, questioning where the wealth and power between Boomtown…
Artists: Baba Zula , Die Antwoord , Fantastic Negrito , Ghetts , Goldie , Kuenta I Tambu , Molotov Jukebox , Rob B , Slamboree , Tantz , The Mouse Outfit
You can strip them of their cables, pedals and stage costumes, but you can’t extinguish their innate psychedelic flame. As a matter of fact, despite part of their equipment never reaching London, after being lost at the airport, Baba Zula set Chelsea’s Under the Bridge on fire during their latest…
Artists: Baba Zula![Album review: BaBa ZuLa – XX [Glitterbeat Records, 27th January 2017]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/a3197917423_16-620x620.jpg)
What could possibly be better for a psychedelic cult band than a psychedelic cover. Colours and shapes are combined, forming a gateway to a unique, one-off experience. In the best tradition of its ritual-like performances (belly dancers, elaborate costumes, poetry, theatre, and live drawing), the cover for BaBa ZuLa’ XX…
Artists: Baba Zula
When it comes to world music labels, you usually think about regional realities with a local or niche following. That’s not the case of Glitterbeat Records. The German project’s growth is in front of everyone’s eyes. From Mali and Tamikrest, back in 2012, they’ve widened their vision to South America…
Artists: Baba Zula , Bargou 08 , Dirtmusic , Sonido Gallo Negro , Tamikrest
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