Dinka (DJ)

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Dinka
Birth nameTamara Hunkeler
Born24 June
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Years active2007–present
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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]

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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] In 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.

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Hans, Jaivir (22 October 2012). "Interview with the Queen of Progressive House: Dinka". Euphoric. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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  4. 1 2 "Bio". Official website. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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  6. "Next Big Sound - September 22, 2012". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. September 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2016.