Kit Sebastian

Active between London and Istanbul, Kit Sebastian brings together British musician and producer Kit Martin and Turkish singer-songwriter Merve Erdem. Their playground merges psychedelic pop, Anatolian music and jazz, with grooves drawn from 1960s–70s funk and bossa nova, jazz harmonies, touches of soul and melodies that nod to the French chanson tradition. The lyrics move between Turkish, English and occasionally French.

With Mantra Moderne (2019) and then Melodi (2021), the duo established an identity that is both cinematic and more psychedelic, incorporating references to Turkish traditions into concise pop songwriting. Aşk, released in 2024, emphasizes the grooves and streamlines the textures, while carefully tending the arrangements.

On 3 April 2026, Kit Sebastian will be at the Badaboum, 2 bis rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris. It’s a concert that connects Anatolian heritage, European pop culture and contemporary jazz‑influenced scenes, presented by a duo that has made its mark on the European independent circuit.