Vika & Linda
Singing sisters Vika & Linda Bull combined Tongan and Australian heritage to provide the impetus behind their blend of world music. Before the Black Sorrows (in which they sang as featured vocalists) brought them national fame, the sisters sang with Sophisticated Boom Boom and the Sacred Hearts of Sweet Temptation. Vika released two solo singles in 1988, "Living Hell" and "My House," before teaming up with Linda for their debut album, Vika & Linda. An easily accessible musical showcase for the sisters, it featured some of Australia's most talented songwriters, including Paul Kelly, Stephen Cummings, Joe Camilleri, Nick Smith, Mark Seymour, Nick Barker, and Wayne Burt.
Their next album, At the Mouth of the River, was recorded for Peter Gabriel's Real World label. In 1996, Vika & Linda returned to Tonga, where their mother was born, to meet the nation's monarch, King Taufa'ahu Tupou. This trip led to their next effort, Princess Tabu, an album heavily influenced by Tongan culture and featuring some of the country's finest musicians, including the vocals of the Mosi Mosi Kava Club. The album was recorded in England with Massive Attack producer Jeremy Allom and again featured a plethora of Australian talent including Paul Kelly, Tim Finn, Barry Palmer, Michael Barker, and Diesel.
In addition to their solo performances, Vika & Linda have appeared on several albums by well-known Australian acts including John Farnham, Hunters & Collectors, Ross Wilson, Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, and Noiseworks. Two Wings was released in 1999, followed by Live & Acoustic in 2000.
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Princess Tabu
World music - Editado por Bloodlines el 05-08-1996
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Jesus On The Mainline
Soul - Editado por Bloodlines el 10-08-2020
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Gee Whiz, It's Christmas!
Músicas navideñas - Editado por Bloodlines Music el 04-11-2022
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Strange Things Happening Every Day
Soul - Editado por Bloodlines el 27-07-2020
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Christmas All Over Again
Músicas navideñas - Editado por Bloodlines Music el 06-10-2022
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Between Two Shores (Acoustic)
Rock - Editado por Bloodlines el 01-01-2006
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Love Is Mighty Close
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My Heart Is In The Wrong Place
Pop - Editado por Bloodlines el 01-07-2021
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Heading In The Right Direction
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Mushroom Group el 24-08-2023
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There Ain't No Grave (Gonna Hold My Body Down)
Soul - Editado por Bloodlines el 24-07-2020
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Tell The Angels (Live)
World music - Editado por Bloodlines el 10-05-2004
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It Don't Cost Very Much
Soul - Editado por Bloodlines el 03-08-2020
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Vika & Linda (Deluxe Edition)
Pop - Editado por Bloodlines el 06-06-1994
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