"Here We Move Here We Groove" protagonist.
Born in the Balkans - brewed in Berlin, Robert Šoko coined the name and crafted the concept of BalkanBeats project. For almost three decades as a DJ he mixes the wildness of Balkan folkcelebration and the edge of Berlin nights.
More than a project, BalkanBeats is a cultural battle; by playing original orremixed versions of traditional Balkan tunes, the BalkanBeats project not only gives them a space within the world music scene and on the dance floors, but also in the memories of young people. These traditional sounds, mixed with modern electronic beats, hit the party crowd like a lightning bolt, rough and full of emotion, weeping and laughing at the same time. BalkanBeats is truly a genre within world music, something which generated itself and will only survive in cosmopolitan culture.
“BalkanBeats“ is also the title of Šoko’s iconic compilations, which remain a blue print to nowadays Balkan Beats genre. Šoko established regular BalkanBeats events throughout Europe (Berlin, Paris, Budapest, London etc.) but also Mexico City & Tokyo.Yet for the past 10 years the BalkanBeats temple has been the Lido Berlin, hosting DJ sets and prominent live acts.
In addition, through his new band BalkanBeats Soundsystem, he distills years of record spinning and world touring for a new stage experience.
