"I began my set by diving into the deep roots of my sound: 30 minutes of raw, hypnotic Turkish psychedelia records which form the foundation of my sound. Those textures set the tone-earthy, trippy, and grounded in tradition.
From there, I shifted into an hour of classic Turkish disco, letting those warm basslines and vintage grooves carry the mood of the program.
The final two hours expanded outward into contemporary Middle Eastern, Afro, and Asian house—modern rhythms shaped by global cities but still carrying the pulse of their local cultures.
My intention was to present a modern regional sound without falling into cliches. Instead of leaning on orientalism, I curated folk-psychedelic elements and reframed them through a contemporary electronic lens, creating a bridge between heritage and the present moment."
- @baba.noir
His 'LIVE FROM @capers.thornbury ' mix can be found on the Crumpler Radio Soundcloud, link in bio.
Baba’s House returns to @capers.thornbury on Sunday 3rd May, bringing its signature sound - a Turkish hot bath of steamy Anatolian rhythms, 70s Turkish psych, disco folk, psychedelic house and beyond with a special 6 hour b2b set featuring Baba Noir and Eora’s Postponez.
@postponez has supported Jennifer Cardini, Vladimir Ivkovic, Female Wizard and Alan Dixon, while appearing on lineups amongst Tornado Wallace, Midland, Andy Garvey, Andras and Cloudy Ku.
Over the new year, he performed multiple sets at Lost Paradise while curating an ambient / downtempo stage and recently made his debut at Dark Mofo.
Free entry all afternoon / night!
It's been a minute since this local legend joined us for a party!
For those who don't know the mystical @baba.noir aka Baris Agkoc migrated from Istanbul to Melbourne in 2011 along with his prized collection of rare vinyl, and remains intimately connected with both classic and modern music from his mother country.
His sound deftly blends warm, dusty grooves, recontextualizing sounds from traditional instrumentation into dancefloor burners! 🔥🔥🔥
Don't miss out! OWOS @capers.thornbury garden, Sunday 22 March, 3pm-9pm. What to expect:
🔊 Uplifting selections: Outer national sounds, global dance, disco, afro-latin house, and balearic grooves.
🍖 Food & Drink: Sizzling BBQ by @chateauxcreole . Plus, Rum with tamarind cocktails. Menu to follow.
✨ The Lineup: Baba Noir @plenexis , Mad Rhythm @madrhythm_ , Zafiro @zafiro_maim , DJ Friday @headhunterspbsfm and @markm00n
Entry is free and walk-ins only, so save the date and get down early! 🪴✨
Baba’s House makes its Sydney debut at @bar_fredas on Saturday 24th January, bringing its signature sound - a Turkish hot bath of steamy Anatolian rhythms, 70s Turkish psych, disco folk, house and beyond with very special guest selectors @reenie.jpg and @postponez .
We’re excited to be back at our second-home, @capers.thornbury this Saturday with good friends Baba Noir and Cardamon B for a little mondo bop.
It’s been exactly a year since our last party at Capers alongside Mouthfull Radio and can’t wait welcome daylight savings all again.
Rooted in rich musical traditions of Istanbul and now an integral force in Naarm underground music scene, Baba Noir is a selector, vinyl collector and cultural bridge-builder. Since moving to Naarm in 2011, he has cultivated a sound that intertwines Turkish-Anatolian psych, folk, funk and pop with contemporary Middle Eastern dancefloor energy and global groove-based rhythms.
Cardamon B is a fixture on the Naarm scene having played with DJ Lloyd and Lay Down the Groove to co-organising her semi-regular party Solace Groove, which aims to raise funds for Palestine.
Lineup:
Baba Noir | @baba.noir
Cardamon B | @vanessa_sat
Under the Apricot Tree | @undertheapricottree
📆 Saturday 4 October ~ 9pm
🗺️ @capers.thornbury
Turkish Records showcase at @capers.thornbury tonight, from 7 pm onwards .
So honoured to be invited by @capers.thornbury to participate in their incredible Saloni mix series. Inside of their cosy space @baba.noir will be playing some rarities .
Come and join us for listening sessions#.
BABA NOIR ☀️ SATURDAY ROOF 10PM-3AM
Rooted in the rich musical traditions of Istanbul and now an integral force in Naarm/Melbourne’s underground music scene, Baba Noir is a selector, vinyl collector, and cultural bridge-builder. Since moving to Melbourne in 2011, he has cultivated a sound that intertwines Turkish-Anatolian psych, folk, funk, and pop with contemporary Middle Eastern dancefloor energy and global groove-based rhythms.
Whether behind the decks, on the radio, or shaping experiences from the ground up, Baba Noir continues to push musical boundaries while honouring tradition. A trusted storyteller and digger, his sets leave audiences moved, connected, and ready to dance.
Danny Telas:
Danny is a multi-talented artist, who can dance with fire, perform acrobatics and is also a piano player. With a long trajectory of performing live and DJing throughout South America and Mexico, you’ll most likely hear various original compositions throughout her playlists. As a special treat on the night, we’ll also witness a live element during her DJ set through traditional instruments.
Postponez:
Previously a music journalist, who has a strong passion to discover new sounds and push emerging artists, Postponez has played at a mixture of venues including Lost Sundays (NSW), MONA (TAS), Club 77 (NSW), In The Hanging Garden (TAS), Il Brutto (NZ), Lazy Thinking (NSW), Hope Street Radio (VIC), Civic Underground (NSW), The Grand Poobah (TAS) and Oxford Art Factory (NSW).
We’re excited to be taking over Abercrombie Rooftop with a night of world music catered for the dance floor from Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, Lithuania and wherever else our selectors see fit!
To headline this special evening of music exploration, we’re flying Inner Varnika and Hopkins Creek alumni Baba Noir to Sydney for his second appearance ever.
Joining him will be Danny Telas from Tygua Electroroots and Postponez.
Lineup:
Baba Noir (Naarm) | @baba.noir
Danny Telas | @danny_telas
Postponez | @postponez
⏰ Saturday 2nd August, 10pm-3am
🏝️ @abercrombie.sydney Rooftop, Chippendale
🎨 @cacarrracha
Tonight is the one. Welcoming our favourite Tokyo 🇯🇵 base producer @quesakamoto in Melbourne second time. Last time was a really big fun, swipe the videos :) .
And many many thanks to @simbiotic_vision for bringing all amazing people together under his amazing light show tonight at @angelmusicbar upstairs . Tickets are on RA and also at the door.
