Danae Palaka

Danae Palaka will take the stage at Komünite on January 27 at 9:30 PM. Istanbul-based drummer and artist Danae Palaka brings together contemporary jazz, krautrock, and electronic music with rhythms influenced by Anatolian, Balkan, and Afrobeat traditions. Born in Athens into a musical family with roots partly tracing back to Istanbul, Palaka moved to Istanbul to explore her cultural heritage and reconnect with her roots. Since then, she has been sharing her work with audiences on both local and international stages. Palaka released her debut album, Velox, in 2024 via Zozo’s record label, A.F.O.M. INT. On the album, she blends drums and synthesizers with intricate rhythms and dreamlike textures. In 2025, she embarked on her first European tour, performing at a range of festivals and venues including Blurred Edges Festival, Das Minsk, Akbank Jazz Festival, Bozcaada Jazz Festival, Avalon, and KET. For her live performances, Palaka is joined by Ezgi Sevgi Can on saxophone, Nikos Dervisis on synthesizer, and Ömer Akalın on bass.