Sinkane – Sydney Festival

Overview

Sinkane is an energetic four-piece blending together elements of tap, jazz, disco and rock to create a colourful tapestry of tunes. It is an extension of the solo work of Ahmed Gallab, a multi-instrumentalist in high demand.

Gallab is a regular on the indie circuit, having recently toured with Yeasayer, Caribou and Born Ruffians, among many. Hailing from Brooklyn via Sudan, he is a self-styled cosmopolitan and intuitive percussionist with a knack for fusing together diverse musical elements.

Sinkane marks Gallab's movement from indie-rock fame to a more worldly sound, peppered with personal musical influences, such as Sudanese pop and Afro-futurism. Mustering a synth-heavy style that incorporates free jazz and early '70s funk, the band will be gracing the Spiegeltent for Sydney Festival in January. You won't want to miss this evening of feelgood global music with real soul.

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