Ivan Winke
About Ivan Winke
Ivan Winke, a Chicago-born, Melbourne-based artist, DJ, producer, and remixer, is the creative force behind his solo projects Ivan Winke and Shamanavi, as well as his side projects Pro Test, Shamanavi & Pale Horse, Shamanavi & Pro Test, and Shamanavi & Roaring Lion. Growing up on the southwest side of Chicago, Ivan was immersed in a rich environment of artistic expression and diverse musical influences from a young age. In December 1997, at the age of 15, he began his path as a DJ, performing at nightclubs, parties, and restaurants across the Chicagoland area. By 17, he invested in more equipment, such as computers, drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers, allowing him to explore and create a broad spectrum of music that mirrors his inner and outer worlds, both physically and spiritually. Ivan Winke's journey is a testament to his dedication to the art of sound and his relentless pursuit of musical diversity.
Ivan Winke, a Chicago-born, Melbourne-based artist, DJ, producer, and remixer, is the creative force behind his solo projects Ivan Winke and Shamanavi, as well as his side projects Pro Test, Shamanavi & Pale Horse, Shamanavi & Pro Test, and Shamanavi & Roaring Lion. Growing up on the southwest side of Chicago, Ivan was immersed in a rich environment of artistic expression and diverse musical influences from a young age. In December 1997, at the age of 15, he began his path as a DJ, performing at nightclubs, parties, and restaurants across the Chicagoland area. By 17, he invested in more equipment, such as computers, drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers, allowing him to explore and create a broad spectrum of music that mirrors his inner and outer worlds, both physically and spiritually. Ivan Winke's journey is a testament to his dedication to the art of sound and his relentless pursuit of musical diversity.