About

Ali Kahya, a longtime professional entertainer, is a diversely skilled musician, playing and singing in both Eastern and Western styles. Ali began pursuing the study of the double bass at the State Conservatoire in Istanbul. During his years at the conservatory, he concentrated on studying Western music and performed with the Symphonic Orchestra.
Once he had completed his education, Ali decided to jump the pond to New York City. There, he quickly began performing as a pianist and taught music in New York public and private schools, giving lectures. During his tenure there, he performed for numerous Turkish heads of state as well as during the democratic convention for Bill Clinton at Bryant Park and shared the stage with other notable entertainers. More recently, Ali has not only been performing in the New York area but also throughout the United States and internationally, While he is renowned for his renditions of Turkish music, he continues to perform in a wide variety of styles in theatrical and concert settings, Ali is proudly working as a music director for Vatan Choir