Carlita

Carlita was born in Istanbul, Turkey, to a Turkish father and Italian mother. She started playing the cello at the age of 8. She received formal education in classical music in Turkish Conservatory, and graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with the cello at 16 years old. Later, she learned to play the guitar and bass. At 12, Carla competed in Turkey's Got Talent and advanced to the semi-finals on national Turkish television.[5] In interviews, she has emphasized her proficiency with multiple instruments, stating: "I play professionally — like at a good level — guitar, bass guitar, cello, piano, drums... I love drums. I can play most instruments, I feel, because I studied music theory for years." Later she moved to Boston, where she attended Northeastern University. During her second year in Boston, she began making playlists for friends, which sparked her interest in being a DJ. A local club owner taught her how to use CDJs and offered her a residency at Bijou nightclub, marking the beginning of her DJ career. After graduating in 2017, she chose to pursue music professionally. Show less