Julian Bahula

This South African percussionist first garnered a reputation as a drummer in the band Molomo, one of the most popular proponents of a style known as kwela. Considered a kind of jazz, it was extremely close in spirit to the sounds that were traditionally popular in the more congested and modernized areas of the South African townships. Flautist Abe Cindi and guitarist Philip Tabane were his regular collaborators in this group. In 1973, Bahula joined an influx of musicians immigrating from his country to England, changing the music scene in the latter land forevermore. A combi...