Arto

Arto Tunçboyacıyan was born on August 4, 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Turkish-Armenian multi-instrumentalist appeared on more than 200 records in Europe before relocating to the United States, where he collaborated with jazz artists including Chet Baker, Al Di Meola, and Joe Zawinul. He performs with Paul Winter & The Earth Band and fronts his own group called the Armenian Navy Band, working under the alias Mr. Avant Garde Folk.

Arto produces electronic music spanning Afro House, Tech House, and Melodic House & Techno, with releases on Armada Music Albums, Armada Electronic Elements, Music For Dreams, No Definition, and Aedi Records. His sound incorporates Organic House and Downtempo elements, drawing from his extensive background in avant-garde folk music. The artist has released six electronic tracks between May 2025 and December 2025, with his catalog demonstrating a range from deep, organic textures to more driving tech house rhythms suitable for both peak-time and after-hours sets.