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Cornershop

Formed in 1991

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Cornershop are an English indie rock band formed in Leicester, in 1991. The group are best known for their single "Brimful of Asha" from their third album When I Was Born for the 7th Time. A remixed version of the track reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1998. They were formed by Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter, and guitar), his brother Avtar Singh (bass guitar, vocals), David Chambers (drums), and Ben Ayres (guitar, keyboards, and tamboura), the first three having previously been members of General Havoc, who released one single (the Fast Jaspal EP) in 1991. The band name originated from a stereotype referring to British Asians often owning corner shops. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, indie rock, alternative and electronic dance music.

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Cornershop est un groupe de rock indépendant britannique, originaire de Leicester et Wolverhampton. Il est formé en 1991 par Tjinder Singh (chanteur, compositeur, joueur de dholaki), né à Wolverhampton, son frère Avtar Singh (basse, chant), David Chambers (batterie) et Ben Ayres (guitare, claviers, tampoura). Les trois premiers sont d'anciens membres de General Havoc un groupe de Preston qui avait sorti un single (Fast Jaspal) en 1991.

Le nom du groupe fait référence au stéréotype de l'immigré indien en Angleterre qui possède souvent une petite boutique, l'épicerie du coin de la rue (équivalent de « l'arabe du coin » en France ou du paki en Belgique). Leur style musical est un mélange de musique indienne, de rock britannique indépendant et de musique électronique.

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