Name: Mars
Brand: Sinkane

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Rough Trade

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Extended format: No

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Signed copies: No

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Release date

2012-11-30

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SLANG50036

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4250506805678

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sinkane

Label EU

City Slang

Genre EU

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Sinkane, born Ahmed Gallab in London, England, is a versatile musician known for his unique blend of krautrock, prog rock, electronica, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop. Currently signed to DFA Records, Sinkane has worked with notable artists such as Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician.
Ahmed Gallab also serves as the Band Leader and Music Director of the *Atomic Bomb! Band*, which pays tribute to Nigerian Electro-Funk Legend William Onyeabor. This star-studded group includes renowned musicians like *David Byrne* (of Talking Heads), *Money Mark* (of the Beastie Boys), *Damon Albarn* (of Blur and Gorillaz), *Dev Hynes* (aka Blood Orange and Lightspeed Champion), *Alexis Taylor* (of Hot Chip), *Charles Lloyd*, *Amadou and Mariam*, *Jamie Lidell*, *Pharoah Sanders*, and many more.
With an international upbringing that took him from Sudan to the United States at a young age, Sinkane's diverse background is reflected in his eclectic musical style. Drawing inspiration from various genres and collaborating with esteemed artists across different music scenes has helped shape Sinkane into an innovative force in contemporary music.

City Slang is an independent German label founded by Christof Ellinghaus. Renowned for its eclectic roster, the label encompasses everything from rock to post-rock and electronic music.

With a diverse range of artists, City Slang has become known for its unique and innovative approach to music. From established acts to emerging talent, the label consistently delivers high-quality releases that push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

As a leading force in the industry, City Slang has been instrumental in shaping the sound of contemporary music. With their distinctive style and commitment to artistic integrity, they have garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

new york-based musician sinkane (aka ahmad gallab) has performed with some powerful indie rock players in the past, including of montreal, yeasayer and caribou, but the multi-instrumentalist showcases his own songs on his solo lp, 'mars', on city slang in europe and dfa in america. the eight-song effort is dense with deep, polyrhythmic grooves, and references both '70s soul cuts and the music of gallab's native sudan. while sinkane is said to lay down at least four instruments on each track, he did get a little help on 'mars' from some friends. the set features some six-string soloing from twin shadow's george lewis jr., as well as contributions form yeasayer's ira wolf tuton, shai hulud's oliver chapoy and saxophonist / flautist stutzmcgee, among others.

Mars

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