Press Kit

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BIO

Pina Berlin is a Bursa-born, Istanbul-raised, Berlin-bred and -based singer, composer, and arranger navigating a moment of transformation in her music. Once rooted in folk-rock, she is now exploring jazz, global, and transcultural sounds—blending Anatolian, Latin, and African rhythms with pop and improvisational elements. Her music reflects her search for identity and connection, mixing heartfelt introspection with moments of joy, hope, and danceable energy.

At this stage in her journey, Pina is experimenting with diverse musical languages, fusing improvisation, movement, and rhythm to create performances that are as much about storytelling and presence as they are about song. She collaborates with Berlin’s vibrant jazz and rock musicians, crafting fiery, spontaneous performances that invite audiences into her evolving world.

Pina’s path has been unconventional. From early classical and jazz training in Istanbul to living a double life in Berlin as an architecture student while secretly pursuing music, she has faced burnout and health challenges that pushed her to fully embrace her calling. Along the way, she has studied with Sheila Jordan, Céline Rudolph, Andreas Schmidt, and Winnie Brückner. Now, her creative practice is a laboratory for transformation—exploring how music, movement, and improvisation intersect to reflect the complexity of human experience.

Her recent work continues to expand her artistic vision, combining live performance, recording, and experimental approaches to composition. Pina Berlin is a musician in search of new languages and new ways to connect—with herself, her band, and her audiences—always evolving, always reaching beyond borders.

Photo by Pigeoning Productions

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IN THE PRESS

"poppige Singer-Songwriter-Tracks, umrahmt von orientalischen Klängen und verträumten Vintage-Flair im Stil alter Jazz-Standards."

Lina Noll in Tip Berlin

"Her songs are a reflection of the life she lives with a positive energy. Focused on love, peace and hope. Musically, she has a range from pop to rock, folk to jazz. In a world where people are increasingly isolated, Pina's mission is to call for unity and solidarity through her songs."

Murat Beser, Cumhuriyet Gazetesi (Turkish Newspaper)

"Das musikalische Solo-Projekt von Pinar Tatlikazan lebt nicht nur von ihrer warmen Stimme, die aud Englisch, Türkisch und Deutsch zum Ausdruck kommt. Kompositorisch überzeugt ihr Album mit verspielten anatolisch-westlichen Fusionen und der Einflechtung multi-instrumentaler Arrangemetns in allen Songs. Es vermittelt persönliche Identitätserfahrungen und geht mit einer stetigen Feel-Good-Note ins Ohr."

Leila Bahadettin, Macheete

Interviews:

DE: Interview mit Macheete

TR: Müzik Expres ile söyleşi

Playlists:

Undiscovered Indie

#NEWMUSIC supported artists by Initiative Musik

Vintage Vibes

Anadolu - Türkiye | Klasikler ve Yeniler

LIVE VIDEOS (Full Playlist)

FACT SHEET

Location: Berlin

Artist Name: Pina Berlin

Pronouns: she/her

Role: Singer, Sognwriter, Ukulele, Saxophone

Genre: Folk-Rock / World / Jazz

Configurations: Solo to 6-piece Band (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys, saxophone)

Influences: Pink Martini, Sting, Norah Jones, Becca Stevens, David Crosby, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Janis Joplin, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tarkan, Weather Report, Paco de Lucia, Alanis Morisette, Elif Caglar, Sertab Erener, Birsen Tezer, Snarky Puppy, Diane Reeves, 4NonBlondes, Cranberries, David Bowie, The Corrs

Collaborators: Fico Jessen (Co-producer of the album), Roland Satterwhite (producer of Seven Hours)

Recordings Credits and Lyrics: Download CD Booklet

STAGE PLOT & TECH RIDER

Download here (6 Piece Full Band version. Different constellations up to a trio are possible)

PHOTOS

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