Multi-instrumentalist Paul Tkachenko grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and Germany and has performed internationally in projects ranging from Classical to Circus, Bluegrass to Brass Quintet and Salsa to Skiffle.

Paul's interest in Turkish music was cultivated whilst playing Ud in the Neuss based Turkish ensemble 'Alla Turca'. He completed his MA dissertation on 'Turkish musical identity in London'. He is currently researching for a PhD at London City University.

Visit www.tkachenko.co.uk