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Cem Yıldız
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An Istanbul-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and performer. Playing amplified saz and singing, he brings the Anatolian ashik tradition together with electronic music, which has earned him the nicknames "electro dede" and "electro ashik". A graduate of the Istanbul State Conservatory, he has performed at international festivals including Sónar Barcelona, Montreux Jazz Festival, Nuits Sonores and Garbicz. He has collaborated with the Paris-based Acid Arab on tracks such as "Stil", "Ejma", "Döne Döne" and "Atlas". Early in his career he was part of Orient Expressions alongside DJ Yakuza, Murat Uncuoğlu and Richard Hamer; his album "Acid Dede Live in Istanbul" documents his live show recorded at Wiselang Karaköy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cem Yıldız? ▾
An Istanbul-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and performer. Playing amplified saz and singing, he brings the Anatolian ashik tradition together with electronic music, which has earned him the nicknames "electro dede" and "electro ashik". A graduate of the Istanbul State Conservatory, he has performed at international festivals including Sónar Barcelona, Montreux Jazz Festival, Nuits Sonores and Garbicz. He has collaborated with the Paris-based Acid Arab on tracks such as "Stil", "Ejma", "Döne Döne" and "Atlas". Early in his career he was part of Orient Expressions alongside DJ Yakuza, Murat Uncuoğlu and Richard Hamer; his album "Acid Dede Live in Istanbul" documents his live show recorded at Wiselang Karaköy.
Where does Cem Yıldız perform / which events are they playing? ▾
Cem Yıldız will perform at the following upcoming events: Babylon (Istanbul), Cem Yıldız & Kenzi Bourras (Acid Arab) — 05 Dec 2026