Name: Life & Livin' It (Yellow Vinyl)
Brand: Sinkane

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Catalogue number

LP-SLANG-50115LTD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-02-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4250506819231

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Artist

Sinkane

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

City Slang

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.

Sinkane music — every note of it — comes straight from a generosity of spirit, and never has that spirit been on more vivid display than on the new album Life &amp; Livin' It. Produced by founder and frontman Ahmed Gallab, the album draws from the best elements of Sinkane's previous records: the slinky funk and soul grooves are there, so are the sparkling melodies with roots in sub-Saharan Africa. Life &amp; Livin' It is true to its name: it's an album about all kinds of experiences, an uplifting album about a universal feeling of soul. "My family emigrated to the United States from Sudan," Ahmed explains, "and I grew up around a lot of folks who weren't like me, as an outsider. That's influenced me and my music immensely, and ultimately, this entire project is my way of connecting with all kinds of people — what better way to start a conversation with someone than by telling them a story about yourself that they can relate to?"

Life & Livin' It (Yellow Vinyl)

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