Subs, Off-Stage and Former Members:
The Project
Since 2008, the Munich-based Kollektiv TulaTroubles has been celebrating a vibrant fusion of World Music that seamlessly weaves through ska, folk, cumbia, reggae, rock, Balkan, oriental melodies, revolutionary anthems and the finest French chansons.
Join TulaTroubles on a musical journey for an unforgettable experience where skanks and jumps harmonize with belly dancing, headbanging, tango twists, bossa nova sways, and even salsa and waltz steps! They take you on a fascinating world tour that leaves no foot untouched.
Variety is the heartbeat of their music. Songs sung in nine different languages, and musicians hailing from four different continents, come together to share one common message: Bunt macht Spaß! — Diversity is fun!
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the joy of musical diversity with TulaTroubles!
The Name
Despite of many different (and sometimes bizarre) references and meanings associated with the word Tula, often linked to revolts and revolutionary heroes, the most accredited origin of the band name “TulaTroubles” is found in the fable “the Wolf and the Lamb” by Jean de la Fontaine.
Against all evidences, the stronger Wolf accuses the weaker Lamb of dirtying its water (French: “Tu la troubles!”), and takes its life. This fable reminds of all sorts of fanatics who identify their opinions as the absolute truth, regardless of how many arguments prove them wrong.
“Our music is an attempt to express our temporary ideas and our current point of view on matters. Every idea is valuable, as long as it does not aim to become collective and permanent.”