Mehmet Akatay (1969, Izmir) is one of Turkey's most renowned percussionists.



Mehmet Akatay is known for his productivity due to his works with Turkish musicians as well as foreigners.



Having toured extensively with the Turkish Roman band Laço Tayfa (of which he is still a member) and Brooklyn Funk Essentials in and outside of Turkey.



Mehmet Akatay has also taken part in projects with the Austrian duo Dzihan and Kamien, the percussion master Misirli Ahmet, Okay Temiz and Mercan Dede.



He is now in the studio recording his latest project “The Akatay Project”.