Press Kit

BIO

Berlin based singer and songwriter Pina Berlin invites you to a universe of folk-rock sounds, induced by Anatolian, Latin, African rhythms with pop and jazz elements and heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of human interaction and self-discovery through a fusion of self-critique and motivational perspectives. Pina co-produced and released seven singles and her debut album with multi-instrumentalist Fico Jessen, and received several award nominations. Bridging diverse backgrounds and musical genres, she infuses her music with empathy, positivity, and hope in a world of busyness and individualism. Pina's music is best experienced live with her band talented and busy jazz and rock musicians of Berlin, fiery improvisations, dance elements and an atmospheric stage design.

Beginning her vocal journey with singing to MTV as a child, followed by a classical training and jazz and rock bands in Istanbul, she later studied with esteemed jazz musicians from Berlin, Istanbul, and Massachusetts, and plays saxophone and ukulele. Her unconventional path to music saw her initially disguised as an architecture student in Berlin, leading a double life until facing burnout and the onset of fibromyalgia, which prompted her to fully embrace her musical calling. Choosing music, never looking back, she collaborated with renowned musicians and performed in prestigious stages in Berlin and Istanbul.

Pina recently finished her album release tour with a music video release and is now working on recording new songs and expanding her artistic vision further by studying Music & Movement / Rhythmic at UdK with a major in Jazz Vocal to explore the ways to bring the musical and movement performances together in an experimental and improvisation based field. Pina Berlin is the ever-searching alter ego of the multi-faceted musician Pinar Tatlikazan, who was born in Bursa, raised in Istanbul, and has been living in Berlin since 2010.

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: 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, Joan as a Policewoman, 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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