Soundtrax for a Bazaar | NaN & DJ Wahid Paradis

Recordings from the live event Soundtrax for a Bazaar, which took place on the 28th June 2025

Soundtrax for a Bazaar, also known as $on’ny Music by Franziska Pierwoss and Siska, revives the vibrant legacy of the Turkish Bazaar at U Bülowstraße active from 1978 to 1991. When the U2 Line was interrupted due to the division of Berlin, the bazaar emerged on the inoperative train tracks, housing jewelry shops, wedding boutiques, cassette stores, and tea lounges – a lively meeting point for Berlin’s Turkish community. At its heart was the Gazino, where musicians tested their talents and visitors gathered for unforgettable nights of live music. Inspired by this history, the project collaborates with contemporary music artists who embody Berlin’s evolving soundscape. A large-format billboard in the station, a limited-edition cassette release and a free live concert transformed the space beneath the station into a communal celebration. Juxtaposed against Sony Music’s headquarters, the project reflects on music’s commercialization while reclaiming public space to revive the social and artistic energy that once defined Bülowstrasse as a cultural landmark. Soundtrax for a Bazaar is part of Kunst im Untergrund 2024/25 (nGbK) Kunst im Untergrund 2024/25: flexen, flirren, fantasieren – mapping the queer city.