Praga Khan

Praga Khan
Praga Khan (right) in 2011
Praga Khan (right) in 2011
Background information
Birth nameMaurice Joseph François Engelen[1]
Also known asKhan Project, Maurice Engelen, Somora
Born (1959-01-07) 7 January 1959 (age 65)
Herselt, Belgium
GenresHardcore techno, new beat, Belgian techno, acid house, trance, industrial dance[2]
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, synthesizer
Years active1980–present
LabelsSonicAngel
Member ofLords of Acid

Maurice Joseph François Engelen (born 7 January 1959), known by his stage name Praga Khan,[1] is a Belgian electronic musician. Khan is considered one of the leading pioneers of the new beat/acid house/techno electronic dance music scene that originated in Belgium. Khan has also contributed to the theatrical scene with his musical collaborations in The Next Dimension and Code Red. The group mostly performs in English, but has also released singles in German (Tausend Sterne).

  1. ^ a b "Praga Khan". Discogs. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 September 2014.