Mercan Dede

Composer

Birthday March 8, 1966

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Bursa, Turkey

Age 58 years old

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About

Known as DJ Arkin Allen, he is a Turkish composer and musician who plays both the ney and the bendir. He has gained famed for blending traditional Turkish music and electronic sounds.

Before Fame

He studied journalism and photography at Istanbul University.

Trivia

He is most well known for his album Seyahatname.

Family Life

He was born to a working-class family in Bursa, Turkey.

Associated With

He posted a selfie with musician Ludovico Einaudi in November 2017.