How Bahari became Bahari

The band, Bahari is known for helping those who struggle with depression, bipolar, and anxiety, by creating relatable and uplifting songs. They started as merely best friends at the young age of 16 years old. After getting close, they decided to write songs together and that is where their first masterpiece, “Wild Ones” was released to the public, where many were able to admire both the artists and the song itself. After creating some songs, they decided they wanted to form a band. Like all other groups, it is not easy to find the ‘right’ band name. Their struggles all disappeared after a simple, yet unexpected conversation. According to Natalia, “there is a quick, silly story behind its name.” She claims it all began when she was asking how to say certain words such as ‘love’ to Ruby, who is from an island called Lamu off the coast of Kenya. Then, when she asked how to say the sea, Ruby answered Bahari, and the moment they heard it they looked at each other, and locked eyes knowing they had found the perfect name.

Observing the comments of the song “Bipolar”, one can see that the song had an impact on those who struggle with bipolar and relationships. Additionally, many believe the song is underrated and deserves more attention! (Photo taken in their homepage: https://www.bahari-music.com/)

Like all other people, the artists too are emotionally struggling in the midst of the pandemic. According to Natalia, they were in the middle of the tour when lockdown began to happen. Everything was so fast, so exciting, and as they had been playing music for a long time, it affected their mental health since everything was so rapid and there was a sudden pause, affirmed Natalia. And like all, they had to adapt to the new change, so they constructed a studio in their apartment, and unexpectedly, it was a new start. Since they were able to produce music at home, a comfortable zone with each, they were able to create more personal, emotional songs. Ruby also believes it affected the song very deeply and that it caused the songs to be more open and vulnerable since it was only her and Natalia in the studio.

During the via Zoom meeting of Headliners of Summer Newsroom, Natalia claimed that writing feels like their feelings are “released.” The picture is a Bahari Press Photos July 2021 credit to Sean Behr and Derek.

Like all other people, the artists too are emotionally struggling in the midst of the pandemic. According to Natalia, they were in the middle of the tour when lockdown began to happen. Everything was so fast, so exciting, and as they had been playing music for a long time, it affected their mental health since everything was so rapid and there was a sudden pause, affirmed Natalia. And like all, they had to adapt to the new change, so they constructed a studio in their apartment, and unexpectedly, it was a new start. Since they were able to produce music at home, a comfortable zone with each, they were able to create more personal, emotional songs. Ruby also believes it affected the song very deeply and that it caused the songs to be more open and vulnerable since it was only her and Natalia in the studio.

Natalia commented, “it all started negative, but it ended as positive.” ( Picture credits to Sean Behr and Derek. )

Besides that, a major change they had to go through is not being able to do shows, which was their favorite thing; however, with the vaccines and possibility of going back to normal, they have the plan to do virtual shows and obviously doing their favorite thing where they will introduce their new songs!