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Melez Band is a boundary-pushing ensemble led by vocalist and composer Ayşe Cansu Tanrıkulu, supported by drummer Jim Black and pianist Elias Stemeseder. Renowned for blending song-like singing with text-based improvisation and electronics, Melez creates a sound world that defies easy categorization. The project debuted in a world premiere at Jazzfest Berlin in 2019, presenting a shape-shifting suite that showcased the trio's adventurous approach to composition and performance. Melez sits at the heart of Berlin’s vibrant creative music scene, with Tanrıkulu also leading several other acclaimed projects.