Devrimcan Kapdan

Devrimcan KAPDAN



Devrimcan Kapdan is a performance artist born on February 1, 1991, in Istanbul, Türkiye. He began playing the darbuka during his childhood, and in 2007, when Master Misirli Ahmet opened Ritimhane, the world's first darbuka school, Devrimcan studied under his guidance, learning his globally recognized technique, compositions, and rhythm philosophy. He later traveled to the Sina and Sahara Deserts, where he deepened his artistic connection with rhythm and found inspiration for his solo performances.

 

In 2016, he created his own solo performance show, bringing the desert's atmosphere to the stage at a Middle Eastern–themed venue in Istanbul's Ortaköy district. During this period, he added dramatic elements, theatrical symbols such as the veil metaphor, and introduced his own costume style, establishing a unique on-stage character. Designing his show music and lighting concepts himself, he built a mystical performance language where Eastern rhythms blend with Western melodies to create a one-of-a-kind stage energy.

 

Collaborating with Egyptian producers, he created oriental remixes of popular songs and developed his own show music.
He later began producing his own oriental remixes, adding original compositions and content to his performances. By blending pop, electronic, and Eastern music on stage, he created a dynamic and high-energy performance style. With his innovative approach, Devrimcan Kapdan quickly gained recognition, bringing a new vision of modern stage entertainment to international audiences.

 

Today, with a growing global fan base, he continues to perform in Türkiye and around the world, captivating audiences through his solo performances, interactive shows, and belly dancer collaborations.

 

Devrimcan Kapdan has moved beyond traditional darbuka performance, combining the theatrical power of rhythm with pure stage energy to connect deeply with his audience.