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
Bandista in 2006
Background information
OriginIstanbul, Turkey
GenresProtest, ska, dub, world fusion
Years active2006 (2006)–present
Websitebandista.org

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
  • 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

References
  1. "Bandista band playing for friends video". NME. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  2. Dağlar, Ali (May 1, 2011). "Pablo Neruda, biz orada" (in Turkish). Hürriyet. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  3. "Bandista Ailesinde Eşitsizliğe Yer Yok". Hürriyet Aile. August 23, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  4. "Bandista'dan Festus Okey'in anısına..." Radikal. August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  5. "Bandista'dan Festus Okey anısına..." CNN Türk. August 20, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  6. 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.
  7. "Foça to host Alternative rock festival for summer". Hürriyet Daily News. July 27, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  8. "Berfo Ana'nın ocağı tütsün diye..." Radikal. April 20, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  9. "Taksim Gezi Parkı Nöbeti'nde binler buluştu". Birgün. May 30, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
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