Neway Debebe’s musical career spans several decades. He writes lyrics for himself and his many professional colleagues, including Tilahun Gessesse. The songs are cleverly arranged. Sung mostly in his native Amharic, Neway Debebe’s music is wide and varied, from the traditional Ethiopian beats, rumba, raggae or garage, big band or Ethno-Jazz, calypso to Afro-pop. This array of musical styles, have made Debebe hugely popular outside of Ethiopia.
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.
