Anıl Eraslan, born in 1981 in Turkey, studied classical and New Music, jazz and improvisation, at the Strasbourg Conservatory, France. Between 2012 and 2015, he was artist-in-residence at various institutes in Berlin, New York and Strasbourg. After releasing his first solo album, Absorb, he began taking part in many festivals in Europe. Eraslan has performed with ensembles such as Klub Demboh, Ap Lla, Trickster Orchestra, Eponj, ‘H’, Sousta Politiki and with many other international musicians. In addition to his musical projects, he also works as a filmmaker.
 
Anıl Eraslan was a resident at Tarabya Cultural Academy from February to September 2020.