Artist Profiles: Roha Band

Roha Band

Roha Band is a very popular Ethiopian band that performs a mix of modern and traditional music.

Roha Band has produced over 250 recordings with various Ethiopian singers including Aster Aweke, Tilahun Gesesse, Mahmoud Ahmed, and Alemayehu Eshete. Over the past years, they have become a major influence on Ethiopian music.

Their album Roha Band Tour 1990 was recorded during their first North American tour and this album introduces singers Neway Debebe, Hamelmal Abate, and Berhane Haile.

Discography

* Roha Band Tour 1990 (AIT Records, 2000)

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.

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