The ensemble is a group of some 20 actors and musicians from the Cologne area. Initially called ‘Art Ensemble’, this was changed to avoid confusion with a similarly named group. Hence the Turkish version: ‘Sanat Ensemble’.

The actors are established members of Cologne’s independent theatre scene. They are ‘young and need money’, to quote rapper Eko Fresh, who is also involved in the project as a lyricist. And they are all exceptional singers.