Büşra Kayıkçı
Büşra Kayıkçı Bio
Born and raised in Istanbul, the composer and pianist Büşra Kayıkçı has an artistic foundation deeply rooted in a diverse range of disciplines. While devoted to piano since the age of nine, she also pursued ballet and attended art school on the weekends, fostering a multifaceted creative sensibility. Her academic background in interior architecture and environmental design at university further informs her unique approach to music, where structure and fluidity intertwine.
As an interdisciplinary artist, Büşra Kayıkçı seeks to forge a unique voice at the intersection of music, space, and visuals. Since her debut recording, 'Eskizler' (2019), she has consistently sought to expand her sonic palette, further developing her sound in the album 'Places' (2024) and most recently in the EP project 'Weaving' (2025).
Büşra Kayıkçı has presented her music on prestigious international stages, including Berlin’s Funkhaus, Klavierfestival Ruhr, Tokyo's Piano Era festival, and an ARTE Concert “Piano Day” in France. Additionally, she has collaborated with the video platform La Blogothèque and the New York Theatre Ballet with Melissa Toogood. Notably, a rework of her composition “The Middle of Nowhere” by Nicolas Jaar featured in Givenchy’s Paris Fashion Week 2025 show; “Qarib” was included in Nils Frahm’s LEITER Verlag Piano Day compilation; and she specially wrote the piece “Kuledibi No. 1” for a collaboration with an Istanbul fashion brand, in a celebration of cultural diversity. Büşra Kayıkçı continues to explore new creative territories, connecting with audiences worldwide.
“In a way, as a composer, I design a place, and the audience walks around in it and moves within its architecture. I believe that, when listening to a song, we travel from space to space, and from time to time. When a melody touches you deeply, you can experience a place with your mind and your soul.”
