Adir Jan
A queer folk artist.
Adir Jan – best described as Cosmopolitan Kurdesque Music – blends Western Asian sounds with progressive pop, rock, and psychedelic harmonies to create a world where tradition meets modernity. Praised by Songlines as “a hugely enjoyable mix of styles where everyone dances together deliriously, proclaiming universal love,” the Berlin-based singer-songwriter crafts playful yet deeply emotional songs that explore queer love, resistance, mourning, and joy across languages like Zaza, Kurmancî Kurdish, Turkish, and German. Named one of the Top 20 Indie Artists of Middle Eastern Music and hailed by VICE as “the new face of Kurdish art rock,” Adir Jan’s albums Leyla and Al Mast (Trikont Records) solidify his reputation as a bridge-builder bard whose music celebrates universal love and transcultural freedom. www.adirjan.com
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What kind of music does Adir Jan play?+
Adir Jan plays folk, rock - a prominent voice in LGBTQ+ music spaces.
What are Adir Jan live shows like?+
Adir Jan's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
When is Adir Jan performing next?+
Adir Jan plays HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU1) in Berlin on Saturday 27 June.
