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Sinkane

It's soul music! And truly universal. Sinkane's new album Mean Love unites rhythm and styles from around the world to help you move, relate and be. Ahmed Gallab (a.k.a. Sinkane) has created an altogether unique compound of sound, stylistically nostalgic and ultramodern at the same time. From Gallab's childhood in Sudan, there is a Pan-African influence of popular Sudanese music and haqibah, as well as distinct horn and synth arrangements more common to East Africa. This background merges with the lessons learned from Ahmed's stints recording and touring with electro-pop craftsmen such as Caribou, Yeasayer, and Of Montreal, and especially the monumental task he underwent as musical director of 'ATOMIC BOMB! The Music of William Onyeabor,' where he collaborated with Damon Albarn, David Byrne, The Lijadu Sisters, Money Mark and members of Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, and Blood Orange.