Kavus Torabi

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 Blurs comeback performance.In 2021 White Rabbit published, Medical Grade Music, his memoir with Steve Davis which was Shindigs music book of the year.

In April 2024 his commissioned piece Lion Of The Lords Elect made its debut at Roadburn Festival, NE.