Praga Khan | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Maurice Joseph François Engelen[1] |
Also known as | Khan Project, Maurice Engelen, Somora |
Born | Herselt, Belgium | 7 January 1959
Genres | Hardcore techno, new beat, Belgian techno, acid house, trance, industrial dance[2] |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, synthesizer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels | SonicAngel |
Member of | Lords 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).