Tahir spent his early childhood in Nurhak and Elbistan (Turkey), where he was influenced musically by the local Alevi Ashik's and Dede's which eventually helped him develop a unique yet authentic musical style.
He moved to London at the age of 10 where he later had the opportunity to work with musicians from all over the world. The first professional production that he was involved in, Arzuhal, Songs of Ozan Figani was released by Kalan in Turkey. Tahir later signed up with M&MT to produce his first solo album 'O' with Erkan Ogur.
He was invited to perform in Poland by Raphael Roginski, where he had the opportunity to tour many towns and cities in Poland, introducing Alevi music to Polish audience accompanied by Cigdem Aslan.
With his traditional Dede Sazi from Maras region, he performed in festivals such as WOMAD and Songlines Encounters along with renowned concert halls like Royal Albert Hall. Based in London, Tahir Palali continues to compose and perform songs that has immanent and mysticist values in Alevi-Bektashi tradition.
