TAKSEER

TAKSEER (Arabic for breaking) is a Berlin-based platform and event series dedicated to shattering barriers and amplifying innovative club sounds. The name reflects both our mission and our expression: broken beats, fragmented stories, and perspectives often unheard. Drawing on music from the Arab region and allied Global South communities, we curate club nights that weave together bass, grime, chaabi, hip hop, deconstructive club, and more—styles that cross borders while creating space for new connections.

Founded by Taradud, a Syrian DJ, producer, and promoter, in collaboration with Paulawar, a Latin American DJ, producer, and cultural worker, Takseer has grown with the support of a dedicated volunteer team who continue to shape its vision and aesthetic. Since its launch in 2022, the platform has premiered Berlin debuts from artists including Toumba, Noise Diva, Big Murk, El Kontessa, Ojoo Gyal, Van Boom and Muskila. With this distinctive curatorial approach, Takseer has captivated audiences, nurtured a vibrant community, and established itself as both a home base and a springboard for diasporic talent.