Sonar Kollektiv
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Sonar Kollektiv is a German record label founded in 1997 by the DJ and producer team Jazzanova. The intention was to create an independent record label and publisher connected to a worldwide independent distribution network. They have more than 200 catalogue releases over the years, among them artists like Âme, Dixon, Forss, Clara Hill, Fat Freddys Drop, Benny Sings, Dimlite, Rogall, Slope, Eva Be, of course Jazzanova themselves, plus the three compilation series Secret Love, Mixing and Broad Casting.
Through their work as DJs, artists and producers they have become involved in the development of this and other genres such as dub, Brazil, jazz, house, African music, downbeat, techno and minimal electronic music.
Jazzanova have done releases and remix work for artists such as Masters At Work, Calexico, Common, Lenny Kravitz, 4Hero, Incognito, Ursula Rucker, Trüby Trio, Ian Pooley, MJ Cole, and U.F.O.
Jazzanova named their first album In Between in 2002.