Dilsad Calkavur
San Francisco , CA
  • About
  • Singer, songwriter, music producer and DJ, D!SHA has an eclectic taste in music, describing her sound as "groovy, soulful and experimental." This Turkish artist has been a nomad, traveling the world to teach English and perform as a singer in showbands on cruise ships, covering a wide range of musical styles from Motown to Disco, Country to Classic Rock! Although her formal musical education includes musical theatre, opera, and popular music, as a DJ, she enjoys exploring genres such as Experimental Electronica, House, Techno, 60's/70s World Psychedelia, Afro, Cumbia, Jazz and Jazz Rap. One of her greatest joys is experimenting and creating new sounds with other artists.
  • Genre(s)
    Rock Pop Alternative Experimental House Indie R&B/Soul Singer Songwriter Motown
  • Venues
    cafe bars restaurant corporate events Music Venues Concert Halls
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Featured Music  (5)
Chain Of Fools
Creep
Valerie
Rehab
Sunrise/Sunset House M ...
Other Videos  (8)
Tennessee Whiskey
Acoustic Covers
Live Vocals/DJing
ArtFuse '24
Mustang Sally
Son Yolcu Fusion Remak...
I Want You Back
Brenda (Original)
Biography

Nomadic Turkish singer, songwriter, music producer and DJ, D!SHA resides in San Francisco.

D!SHA began her musical journey singing in polyphonic choirs and receiving professional opera training in Turkey and the Czech Republic. She showcased her talents as a first soprano in various musicals, including Rent, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Les Misérables, and Hairspray, while studying at the University of Central Lancashire’s Musical Theatre Society in the UK. After completing her studies, she was accepted into Berklee College of Music’s Professional Music/Vocal Performance program.

She continued her musical career by performing with popular live bands in Turkey, while managing artists and opera companies from Beijing, Seoul, Vienna, and Tallinn for festivals organized by the Directorate General of Turkish Opera and Ballet.

D!SHA later joined Carnival Cruises as a showband singer, performing with talented musicians in 6- and 9-piece bands. For a few years, she traveled the world, performing in the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and North America, which significantly enhanced her performance skills.

Over the past seven years, D!SHA has focused on music production and songwriting, adding disk jockeying to her skill set. Living in San Francisco, one of the world’s top destinations for dance music, her love for electronic music has shaped a new career path. Her eclectic taste in music, especially electronic and world music, combined with her outgoing personality, ensures her performances are unforgettable

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