Umut Adan & Zebânis — Anatolian Psych/Soul

Umut Adan (Istanbul) and his band Zebânis (Italy) come to Switzerland with hypnotic protest anthems — a musical outcry against hierarchies and oppression.

“Bogotá” weaves Anatolian psychedelic sounds with the pulse of cumbia into a modern, global groove. Fuzz guitars, trance-like basslines and driving percussion add up to “danceable resistance”. Together with Zebânis, Umut Adan drags protest-folk into the here and now, marrying analog warmth with global reach and an uncompromising vision.

“Turkish songwriter Umut Adan immerses audiences in the darkly psychedelic sounds of Anatolian folk, creating a twisting, turning sonic landscape with the aid of Italian outfit Zebânis, which seems to reveal something new upon every repeated listen — of which there are bound to be multiple.” — Far Out

• Saturday 23 May 2026
• Doors 20:00 / Show 20:30
• LaBas, Quai du Bas 30, Biel/Bienne