Anta.Can (no pronouns) was born and raised in Rojava, Syria, where music became a
reflection of identity, resistance, and collective power. As a Co-Founder and Resident at
Keybab Kollektiv, as well as a Cultural Activist and Collective Organizer, Anta.Can actively
shapes spaces that foster connection, creativity, and empowerment through music.
Growing up at the crossroads of Kurdish, Arabic, and Turkish folk traditions—while
absorbing influences from classical, rap, hip-hop, pop, and electronic music—Anta.Can’s
sound bridges past and present, tradition and experimentation.
Since 2019, Anta.Can has been a singer, percussion synthesizer player, and co-producer in the
band Karmakind. Through voice, melodies, and lyrics in Kurdish and Arabic, Anta.Can
channels ancestral memories and personal narratives—woven together with pain and longing,
love and tenderness, passion and inspiration, strength and creativity, melancholy and joy. The
music of Anta.Can is both a tribute to roots and a bold statement of self-expression.
Beyond work with the band, Anta.Can is also a DJ. In his musical sets, Anta.Can blends
sounds from various cultural origins, crafting a sonic journey that crosses boundaries.
Centering BIPOC producers, his music weaves together rich narratives, creating a space
where heritage and innovation meet on the dancefloor.
For Anta.Can, music is more than sound—it is a space of belonging, a form of resistance, and
a voice for those whose stories need to be heard.
