Bandista

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Bandista
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Bandista in 2006
Background information
Origin Istanbul, Turkey
Genres Protest, ska, dub, world fusion
Years active 2006 (2006)–present
Website tayfabandista.org

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 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

Studio albums
  • 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
  • Sınırsız-Ulussuz-Sürgünsüz (2012)

See also

References

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