Eksotik Meksotik feat. Elektro Hafiz

In the organizer's words:

Eksotik Meksotik feat. Elektro Hafız (Cologne/Istanbul)
DJs: DJBey (Izmir), Tutku Kaplan (HH).

This event is organized by Real München e.V. and supported by the Cultural Department of the LHM, Department 3, Cultural Education, International Affairs, Urban Cultures.

Elektro Hafız is a musician who was born and raised in Istanbul and has been living in Cologne for several years.

The sound of Elektro Hafız is reminiscent of the hypnotic halay music that can be heard in the border region between Turkey, Iraq and Syria. When the driving energy of this music joins the overdrive fuzz tones of Hafız's sound, it no longer matters whether it's psychedelic or punk! Elektro Hafız loves to play with contrasts and create new compositions from them.

This open and experimental approach is still his trademark today, as is his charmingly provocative style, which is complemented by a good dose of humor. His diverse compositions are strongly influenced by his Istanbul roots, which is reflected in his use of the electric saz as well as the electric guitar - both well distorted and dirty.

His first solo album "Elektro Hafiz" was released in 2016 on the Spanish label "Guerssen" in vinyl format and in a double version: all the songs on the album were also released as dub/remix versions by various producers and DJs on a separate album. An open format of psychedelic music can be heard. The album featured collaborations with artists from various countries such as Kenya, France, Turkey, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Within a short time, the album successfully landed on the newcomer list of the European music charts and attracted a lot of attention.

In 2018, as producer and curator, he brought together alternative saz players from all over Europe to release the diverse compilation album "Saz Power" on Ironhand Records.

In 2019, the latest album "Varyete" was released in cooperation with the legendary Istanbul beat tinkerer Grup Ses on the London label Zelzele Records.
The latest album "Style is prison" was self-released in November 2024.

www.elektrohafiz.de
www.instagram.com/elektrohafiz
www.facebook.com/elektrohafiz
www.youtube.com/elektrohafiz

Booking&Management: Emir Sıvacı (emir@svaji.com)

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DJ DjBey aka Emrah Göktaş brings a breath of fresh air to the international house music scene and combines traditional Turkish sound with cutting edge club sound.

Growing up in a household influenced by "Arabesk music" awakened his interest in unique musical combinations at a very early age. His sound is influenced by early Turkish pop and rock, inspired by cinema and poetry, bringing out the hidden treasures of his homeland's musical heritage. He combines a variety of organic overtones with smooth psychedelic and well-structured deep beats, paired with instruments from Anatolia and the Middle East.
https://soundcloud.com/dj_bey

DJ Tutku Kaplan (HH):

Tutku''s influences are diverse. From Hip Hop and RnB to Arabesk and Baile Funk, she brings her energetic and eclectic sets to clubs and festivals. Born in Dersim and raised in Germany, the half-Turkish, half-Zaza combines an inspiring balance between old school and new school.
https://www.mixcloud.com/tutkukaplan/