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Sonar Kollektiv is a German record label founded in the late 1990s by the DJ and producer team Jazzanova [1] (Claas Brieler, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, Axel Reinemer). [2] The label specializes in downtempo music. [1] The intention was to create an independent record label and publisher connected to a worldwide independent distribution network.[ citation needed ] They have more than 200 catalogue releases over the years.[ citation needed ] The label is promoted in the United States by Prommer, Inc. [3]

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