Dinka (DJ)

Dinka
Birth name Tamara Hunkeler
Born 24 June
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active 2007–present
Labels
Associated acts The Helvetic Nerds, Ilegalne Emocije
Website dinka.bandpage.com//

Dinka (born Tamara Hunkeler on 24 June;[2] also known as Tamara Maria Kler) is a Swiss DJ from Lucerne.[3] She performs progressive house music with elements of world music,[1][4] which she describes as "Multicultural Dance Music".[5]

After coming in contact with Above & Beyond, who appreciated her music, Tamara signed with their label, Anjunabeats.[5] She also earned a deal with A State of Trance, a subsidiary of Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren's Armada Music.[2] On September 2012, she reached #2 at the Billboard Next Big Sound chart.[6]

Her stage name comes from the Dinka people from South Sudan.[2][4] When asked for the reason she chose such a name, she commented:[2]

I've been amazed by their story of fighting for their culture. And it seemed to be the right start to connect continents. I want people to be aware of everything happening on this planet. And on a second level to accept and share similarities rather than go crazy about differences.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles / EPs

References

  1. 1 2 "DJ Dinka can't wait to get dirty!". DNA. Mumbai: Diligent Media Corporation. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hans, Jaivir (22 October 2012). "Interview with the Queen of Progressive House: Dinka". Euphoric. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. "Top 5 Female DJ/Producers". Electronica Oasis. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2016. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  4. 1 2 "Bio". Official website. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Interview Dinka". LessThan3. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  6. "Next Big Sound - September 22, 2012". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. September 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2016.

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