Kavus Torabi

Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ.

Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer,

author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. His largely autobiographical solo work

marries the human with the celestial.

Since 2016 he has fronted legendary psychedelic band Gong with whom he

is principal songwriter. He is a member of the semi-modular experimental/

psychedelic trio The Utopia Strong. He is a former guitarist of British cult

band, Cardiacs and avant rock instrumentalists Guapo. As part of a a DJ duo

with Steve Davis, he has performed festivals throughout the UK, recently

performing at Wembley Stadium between bands for Blur’s comeback

performance.

In 2021 White Rabbit published, Medical Grade Music, his

memoir with Steve Davis which was Shindig’s music book of the year. In April

2024 his commissioned piece ‘Lion Of The Lord’s Elect’ made its debut at

Roadburn Festival, NE

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