Living the Moment: A Conversation with Bora Uzer

 is a Turkish-born artist known for his ability to blend live instrumentation, soulful vocals, and DJing into a unique musical experience. His style bridges Eastern and Western influences, creating performances that connect deeply with audiences around the world.

Born in Türkiye, Bora’s journey into music began early, inspired by a deep curiosity for sound and performance. He honed his skills through years of practice, mastering guitar and vocals while exploring production techniques. His education at the Rotterdam Conservatoire of Music provided a strong foundation, allowing him to experiment across genres and evolve his sound into something uniquely his own.

 career has taken him to some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including 

. His ability to read and respond to a crowd has made him a sought-after performer, earning him opportunities like touring the U.S. with 

. Each show is crafted in real time, incorporating elements such as live looping and audience interaction to make every set an exclusive experience.

In 2024, Bora reached a new milestone as the Saturday night resident at 

 party. His performances brought a modern sensibility to the event, celebrating the free-spirited ethos of the 1960s while integrating fresh themes like Holi Ibiza, Circodelia, and Future of Freedom. This residency cemented his reputation as a key figure in the global live music scene.

Beyond his stage presence, Bora has collaborated with artists like Wyclef Jean and released music on well-known labels such as Diynamic and Renaissance. His sound reflects his wide-ranging influences, incorporating elements of funk, soul, and electronic music to create a style that feels personal and authentic.

No Talking

Outside of music, Bora values family and the quieter moments in life. He enjoys skateboarding, spending time at the beach with his daughter, and connecting with people through shared stories. These simple pleasures often inform his creative work, bringing a grounded and relatable energy to his music.

Bora Uzer’s path from his roots in Türkiye to performing on global stages is a story of growth and artistry. He continues to bring a fresh perspective to music while staying true to the personal and emotional core that defines his sound.

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

ethnotronica

organic house

Sam Shure

Julia Sandstorm

United States

Nuran

Rivka Ruth

Debut

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

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France

jazz house

lo-fi house

Folamour

Spain

Pacha Ibiza

Flower Power Week 15

Flower Power

Germany

Joplyn

organic electronic

Landikhan

Switzerland

deep euro house

swiss house

Animal Trainer

Igor Marijuan

WooMoon

Cova Santa

WooMooN

Woomoon

Sweden

electra

swedish electronic

swedish techno

Ida Engberg

Fat Tony

Flower Power Week 18

experimental house

Sofia Kourtesis

Belgium

2manydjs

Flower Power Week 5

chicago house

classic house

deep house

latin house

Louie Vega

diva house

vocal house

David Morales

Flower Power Closing Party

classic progressive house

garage house

tribal house

Danny Tenaglia

United Kingdom

house

uk dance

uk house

Secondcity

Melé

tech house

uk tech house

Eskuche

Daniel Orpi

Denmark

Manda Moor

french tech house

Sirus Hood

arab electronic

Yousef

deep tech house

latin tech house

Cuartero

HVNLEE

elrow

Avant Gardner

elrow New York: Dance With The Serpent

Jaguar

Flower Power Week 4

acid house

alternative dance

electroclash

filter house

new rave

Felix Da Housecat

Solardo

Flower Power Week 17

Benji B

electropop

indie soul

nu disco

vapor soul

SG Lewis

Flower Power Week 6

The Blessed Madonna

vogue

Kiddy Smile

Flower Power Week 14

Serum

Bora Uzer Chicago

balearic

DJ Harvey

Australia

Sarah Main

Flower Power Week 19

Natasha Diggs

Flower Power Week 8

disco house

Roger Sanchez

Flower Power Week 12

Flower Power Opening Party

electro house

pop dance

Martin Solveig

Flower Power Week 13

DJ Holographic

Flower Power Week 20

Canada

canadian electronic

Jayda G

Flower Power Week 9

TSHA

Flower Power Week 3

Hannah Wants

Flower Power Week 16

Flower Power Week 7

Flower Power Week 2

Horse Meat Disco

Flower Power Week 10

aussietronica

australian dance

australian indie

indietronica

Flight Facilities

Flower Power Week 11

brostep

Rezz

Francisco Samuel

Phantoms

afro house

Curol

Italy

deep minimal techno

italian techno

minimal techno

Sam Paganini

danish electronic

Christian Nielsen

Zach Witness

Sidney Charles

Mexico

Prudd

Etienne

Bora Uzer

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