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Inga Humpe Turns 70, Still Calls Berghain Her Temple

Media mark the milestone by noting ongoing shows despite a near nine-year studio gap.

Overview

  • The German singer turned 70 on Jan. 13 and said, "70 is better than 80," adding she feels "pretty fit."
  • In an interview with Stern, she said she still goes to the Berlin techno club Berghain and called it "a temple" for her.
  • The 2raumwohnung co-founder continues to perform live with partner Tommi Eckart, even as fans have awaited a new studio album for nearly nine years.
  • Her career spans Neonbabies and the 1983 DÖF hit "Codo" to 2raumwohnung's 2007 single "36 Grad."
  • Coverage highlights her deep roots in Berlin's club culture and the 1990s techno era that shaped her later electropop sound.