Widely regarded as one of the world music scenes biggest stars, Mercan Dede's progressive and experimental approach to making music has seen him a constant on the international touring circuit across over 20 years and over 100 single releases. He is the first Turkish act to reach number 1 on the world music charts, was nominated by the BBC as best world music artist and his performance includes whirling dervish dancing and many traditional instruments alongside electronic elements to produce a fusion of east and west, traditional and contemporary, electronic and the handmade.
Widely regarded as one of the world music scenes biggest stars, Mercan Dede's progressive and experimental approach to making music has seen him a constant on the international touring circuit across over 20 years and over 100 single releases. He is the first Turkish act to reach number 1 on the world music charts, was nominated by the BBC as best world music artist and his performance includes whirling dervish dancing and many traditional instruments alongside electronic elements to produce a fusion of east and west, traditional and contemporary, electronic and the handmade.
