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.

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