DJ TAĪĪZ is a mul.talented Afghan ar.st, born in Hamburg in the 1980s to an ar.s.c family.
She is primarily known for her work as a DJ. Her diverse musical upbringing exposed her to a wide range of genres, par.cularly South Asian/Afghan music, Hip Hop, R&B, and more.
DJ TAĪĪZ is a multi-talented Afghan artist who was born into a family of artists in Hamburg in the 1980s.
She is best known for her work as a DJ. Her eclectic musical upbringing exposed her to a variety of genres, most notably South Asian/Afghan music, hip hop, R&B and more.
This eclec.c background has deeply influenced her vibrant sets, which blend SWANA music
with a variety of genres such as Hip Hop, Baile Funk, Afrobeat, Afghan Beats, Desi/Bollywood, and more, making her sets truly unique.
Passionate about integra.ng Afghan music into the global music scene, DJ TAĪĪZ aims to showcase its beauty and diversity while striving to normalize Afghan (female) representa.on in the DJ scene.
As a radio host and curator, she highlights Afghan ar.sts through events like Afghanistan’s Hidden Music Treasures and her podcast Soundspuren on Byte FM.
In October 2023, she launched the SWANA+ event Deejaystān, where SWANA music is fused with a variety of genres, from Hip Hop and Baile Funk to Afrobeat. It was one of the first SWANA+ events in Hamburg.
In 2024, she co-founded Anaristan Saaz, a record label dedicated to preserving and sharing Afghan music. DJ TAĪĪZ is not only a trailblazer in the industry but also the first Afghan woman to co-own a record label.
Follow her:
Instagram: @taiiz.dj
Instagram: @anaristaansaaz
TikTok: TAĪĪZ.DJ
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