Here at the Late (Late Late) Show, we’re just getting to know Sinkane, the group led by Sudan-born, Brooklyn-resident Ahmed Gallab (who has also been a member of the Caribou, Yeasayer and Of Montreal ensembles).  Sinkane began releasing records years ago, but it’s only been recently, with the release of new album Mean Love (on City Slang), that we’ve been hearing more (good things) about them.  Sinkane received assistance on the album from the likes of guests Damon Albarn, David Byrne, The Lijadu Sisters, Money Mark, and members of Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, and Blood Orange.   Sold!

With videos/songs as great as How We Be below, Sinkane is destined to impress.  Check out the video (directed by Nick Bentgen) in which crazy-great dancers do their thing to this superb, funkified song.  In addition to soul/funk, we hear the pan-African influence in Gallab’s songs and perhaps a flash-ghosting by Curtis Mayfield.  Check the video 0ut below.

Afterwards listen to another outstanding, soulful track (Hold Tight) off the new album.   You can pick up the new album HERE, HERE and HERE.

Sinkane is on tour in Europe right now (check the dates HERE).