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 (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]
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 (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]