Ivan Tucakov, a Serbian musician born in 1978 in Belgrade, is a producer and composer who is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Tucakov spent his early childhood in Turkey before moving to Serbia, where he was exposed to various musical traditions. In 2004, Ivan Tucakov formed the Tambura Rasa collective and released his debut album Sunrise on a New World, featuring collaborations with notable musicians such as Delhi 2 Dublin's Tarun Nayar on tablas and Thomas Tumbach on violin. Throughout his career, Ivan Tucakov has released several albums, including Viaje (2006), Kamanala (2008), and Adsum (2011). His work has been recognized with nominations for the Western Canadian Music Award 2010 World Recording of the Year for Tambura Rasa Beats, and the Western Canadian Music Awards 2011 Best World Recording for Adsum.
