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Ara Dinkjian (born 1958) is an Armenian-American musician who is considered one of the top oud players in the world. His compositions include the multi-platinum hit "Dinata" which was performed in the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Born in New Jersey to Armenian parentage, Dinkjian made his professional debut at the 1964 New York City World's Fair playing on the doumbag—aged five. He accompanied John Berberian and George Mgrdichian. His earliest professional musical experience was accompanying his father Onnik Dinkjian, a renowned Armenian folk and liturgical singer. He was enrolled at The Hartt School, a specialized...

Experimental techno producer Miss Dinky (aka Dinky) (Alejandra Iglesias) was born in Chile, but she moved to New York in the mid-'90s to continue her studies in dance. Shortly after arriving in the States, she became further enamored with dance music and eventually began DJing in the N.Y.C. club scene. (Dinky had long since become a techno fan and occasional DJ, having caught many a German act while still residing in Chile; also, an inspirational trip to Berlin prior to her move to the States proved to be a significant event.) She held a residency at the Flamingo East and...

Alejandra Iglesias aka Dinky was born in Santiago de Chile Her family named her "Dinky"(which has no meaning in Spanish) before she even saw the light of the world. Thanks to her mother and a very musical family she grew up playing the piano and was exposed to a lot of music. Since an early age she has explored several art forms and for many years trained as a professional dancer and choreographer. She danced for Peter Gabriels' concert when she was only 16 and always felt comfortable on stage. As a teenager, Dinky grew up listening to bands like...

A Swiss progressive house act based in Lucerne that produces stomping house grooves combined with catchy melodies and spherical harmonies. Dinka is made up of Christian Hirt (a.k.a. Chris Reece), who produces, and Tamara Maria Hunkeler, who DJs. .