Khaikhan from Istanbul, is a DJ and a producer. He combines local instruments and sounds with the world sounds in order to create a rich musical texture that he names “Bosphorus Orient and World Ethnic Sounds”

His musical journey began from his college years, since than in his music career with over 30 years he had been the resident Dj for many top iconic venues in Istanbul. By 2000’s his productions played an important role in his musical career. He has produced the first Chill Out album of Turkey.

His tracks has been published and licensed to numerous labels arround the world. He made musical collaborations and played alongside names such as

He has collaborated with artists such as Claude Challe, Papa Dj, Dest, Estray, Rodrigo Galliardo, Laroz Camel Rider, Anatolian Sessions, Omer Nanda, Jota Karloza, Acid Pauli, Armen Miran, Viken Arman, Timboletti, Ali Farahani just to name a few.

Khaikhan is also the music curator and director for some of the top venus in Istanbul and World

Khaikhan has a long-term partnership with Can Bener, the duo formed their electronic music project “Majnoon” by 2017. Since than Majnoon and its event series named “Ethnic Universe‘ has been recognized as an important act in its genre.

Khaikhan is also the founder of RIST; Radio Istanbul and RIST Records.