The Jubals

The Jubals are an Indian Christian Music Group that has members from all over USA and currently performs in many different events and usually provides the worship music at the conferences and meetings that they are invited to. Boasting and extensive array of instruments and skills, the Jubals play traditional to contemporary songs.

The Group
The Jubals have usually on stage a rhythm guitarist, lead guitarist, bass player, three singers, two drummers, tablas ,and an adept keyboardist as well as various guest singers. They are currently led by Brother Jose Cherian. The music group has led worship for many events, including the YMEF (Young Mens Evangelical Fellowship) event on August 17, 2008 which featured the wife of martyred Australian missionary Graham Staines. They have also premiered in the Fellowship of Indian Brethren families of America (FIBA).

Style of Music
All kinds of music will be heard when they are performing, including traditional Malayalam songs, Hindi songs and English. Their music is notable for their particular heavy reliance on the keyboardist who often resorts to playing preset materials for songs.However, the absolute proficiency of the keyboardist will be immediately recognized as the true driving force behind the band. The use of the lead guitar is also noticeable and a center piece in the usual riffs and instrumental interludes that interrupt the the singing. Featuring extremely upbeat and rhythm pounding interpretations of songs, the band is known for its loudness.

Origins

With origins stemming from the Malayali diaspora in the US, the band usually caters to the vast number of Malayali church sponsored conferences that are held throughout the year.Although English and Hindi songs are sung, the main songs that are sung often cater to the Malayalam language. The music group, unlike most contemporary bands, has a relatively older average member age, with a majority of the members being well over thirty. The group originally was founded in 2000, but has gone through many changes in its repertoire of music and members.

Significance
The significance of The Jubals lies in rarity of bands of its kind. Most immigrant Indian churches are slow to adopt to Western elements in their worship and often perpetuate traditional services that often isolate the second generation of immigrant families and youth. Western type elements such as those of the rock band - including drums and lead guitar - are often seen negatively in an Indian church setting. Thus the slow transition from former intransigence is seen as quite a different approach. Indian music groups that are independent of any church and travel across the USA are also quite unheard of and appreciatively courted for many conferences.

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