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Shantel
Stefan Hantel, who performs as Shantel, grew up in Frankfurt with Turkish heritage. He started the label Essay Recordings in 1996. His 2003 album 'Citizen of...
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Stefan Hantel, who performs as Shantel, grew up in Frankfurt with Turkish heritage. He started the label Essay Recordings in 1996. His 2003 album 'Citizen of Planet Paprika' gave him a wider audience, with the title track becoming something of a global dancefloor staple.
That album's sound, a mix of Balkan brass, electronic beats, and Turkish influences, defined much of his work. Songs like 'Disko Boy' and 'Fige Ki Ase Me' carried that energy forward. He has worked with musicians like Fanfare Ciocarlia and Goran Bregović, and his live shows are known for their high energy.
Some listeners have questioned his approach to traditional music, seeing it as appropriation. Shantel has said his intention is to celebrate and connect cultures rather than exploit them.
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