Mercan Dede
Genres
jazz & standardsturkish jazzelectronicturkish electronicothersworldwideworld fusionfolk & traditionalarab folkturkish folk
Influential: 49.61%
Fanbase: 20.49%
Trending: 64.18%
As of: 2025-09-07
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Score: DMDB 49.61% |
Fanbase 20.49% |
Trending 64.18% |
CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL
Biography
Mercan Dede, a prominent figure in Turkey's music scene, blends Sufi principles with a love for both ancient and modern sounds, earning respect from electronic and traditional music communities worldwide. With a vast discography of over 100 singles released under different aliases, including Arkin Allen and Poundmaker, Dede showcases his mastery of various music styles. Born in a Turkish village in the '70s, Dede's early immersion in traditional music led him to explore a wide range of instruments before transitioning to DJing in Canada, where he fused house music with world music influences.
Under the name Mercan Dede, he gained recognition in Turkey and internationally, with albums like Sufi Dreams and Journeys of a Dervish propelling him to the forefront of the world music scene. Collaborating with musicians from around the globe, Dede's albums Water and Breath topped charts, solidifying his status as a pioneering Turkish musician. His 2007 release, 800, celebrated Rumi's 800th birthday and achieved widespread acclaim in Europe and North America, further establishing Dede as a boundary-breaking artist with a transcendent sound.
Under the name Mercan Dede, he gained recognition in Turkey and internationally, with albums like Sufi Dreams and Journeys of a Dervish propelling him to the forefront of the world music scene. Collaborating with musicians from around the globe, Dede's albums Water and Breath topped charts, solidifying his status as a pioneering Turkish musician. His 2007 release, 800, celebrated Rumi's 800th birthday and achieved widespread acclaim in Europe and North America, further establishing Dede as a boundary-breaking artist with a transcendent sound.
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