To Julian Bahula, music was a potent weapon in the freedom struggle against the evils of apartheid. While many, from Bob Geldof to Bono, have used their music to support humanitarian causes via charitable concerts, Bahula used his in a more direct way in the fight to end South Africa’s white suprema
The master drummer from Mamelodi drew on his upbringing among BaLobedu drummers, playing solos in the moment and crossing over to genres such as house and trance.