Dinka (DJ)

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]

Dinka
Birth nameTamara Hunkeler
Born24 June
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2007–present
Labels
Associated actsThe Helvetic Nerds, Ilegalne Emocije

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
  • 2008 Temptation
  • 2010 Hotel Summerville
  • 2011 Tales of the Sun

Singles / EPs
  • 2007 "The Sin"
  • 2007 "The Temptation"
  • 2008 "Chemistry"
  • 2008 "Wildfire"
  • 2008 "Native"
  • 2008 "Autumn Leaves" (with Chris Reece)
  • 2008 "Asylum"
  • 2009 "Temptation" (Vandit Records)
  • 2009 "Canonball"
  • 2009 "Green Leaf" (feat. Lizzie Curious)
  • 2009 "Civilisation / Zero Altitute"
  • 2009 "Eyelash"
  • 2009 "Elements"
  • 2009 "Scarlet"
  • 2010 "Elements - Remixes" (inkl. EDX Remix)
  • 2010 "Soma Is Language" (with George F. Zimmer)
  • 2010 "Some People Will Never Learn"
  • 2010 "Aircraft"
  • 2010 "Camouflage"
  • 2010 "Hive"
  • 2010 "Hive - The Remixes" (includes Stan Kolev Remix)
  • 2010 "Violet"
  • 2011 "Luminal" (with Stan Kolev)
  • 2011 "Violet (The Remixes)"
  • 2011 "On The Beach"
  • 2011 "The Sleeping Beauty"
  • 2011 "Reach For Me" (feat. Hadley & Danny Inzerillo)
  • 2011 "SkyScraper"
  • 2011 "White Christmas"
  • 2012 Purple EP
  • 2012 "Chariots" (with Leventina)
  • 2012 Innocence EP
  • 2012 "Lotus"
  • 2012 "Radiate" (feat. Julie Thompson)
  • 2012 Polarity EP
  • 2012 "Inseparable" (feat. Angelika Vee)
  • 2013 "Elements" (Reload 2013) mit Leventina
  • 2013 "Closer"
  • 2013 "Waterproof"
  • 2014 "Not Okay"
  • 2015 "Breath"
  • 2015 "Ueberflieger" (with Atlantis Ocean)

References
  1. "DJ Dinka can't wait to get dirty!". DNA. Mumbai: Diligent Media Corporation. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. J-Brown (28 December 2010). "Top 5 Female DJ/Producers". Electronica Oasis. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  4. "Bio". Official website. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  5. "Interview Dinka". LessThan3. 22 October 2011. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. 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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