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Tag: Ethiopian music

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Neway Debebe

Angel Romero May 29, 2018 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicNeway Debebe

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.…

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Artist Profiles: Mahmoud Ahmed

Angel Romero May 29, 2018 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicMahmoud Ahmed

Mahmoud Ahmed’s story is that of a kid raised in the streets of Addis-Ababa who began as a shoeshine boy before becoming one of his…

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Artist Profiles: Dub Colossus

Angel Romero January 17, 2018 No Comments Dub ColossusEthiopian musicUnited Kingdom

British producer and multi-instrumentalist Dubulah (a.k.a. Transglobal Underground founding member Nick Page), collaborated with outstanding Ethiopian musicians in Addis Ababa and the result is Dub…

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Artist Profiles: Debo Band

Angel Romero June 2, 2017 No Comments Debo BandEthiopian musicUnited States of America

Debo Band is a Boston-based Ethiopian music collective led by Ethiopian-American jazz saxophonist Danny Mekonnen, featuring Bruck Tesfaye on vocals. The group explores the music…

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Artist Profiles: Gigi

Angel Romero February 5, 2017 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Egigayehu Shibabaw, better known as Gigi, is a multi-talented singer from Ethiopia. Gigi’s music is inspired by Ethiopian tradition, culture and a sense of heartfelt…

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New Ethiopian Sounds Celebrate Emperor Tewodros II

Angel Romero December 14, 2016 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicGabriella Ghermandi

Gabriella Ghermandi – Ethiopia – Celebrating Emperor Tewodros II (Arc Music, 2016) Vocalist Gabriella Ghermandi dedicates this album to charismatic Ethiopian emperor Tewodros II. Born…

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Interview with Captivating Ethiopian American Artist Meklit

Angel Romero October 3, 2016 No Comments EthiojazzEthiopiaEthiopian musicMeklit

Ethiopian American singer-songwriter and composer Meklit Hadero, beter known as Meklit, will be performing on October 5th in Los Angeles, California. She will be presenting…

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Artist Profiles: Seleshe Damessae

Angel Romero August 21, 2016 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicGashe Abera MollakrarSeleshe DamessaeSileshi Demissie

Seleshe Damessae (also known as Sileshi Demissie and Gashe Abera Molla) is an extraordinary singer and musician from Ethiopia. He uses a complex vocal styling,…

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Artist Profiles: Roha Band

Angel Romero July 21, 2016 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicRoha 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…

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Artist Profiles: Minase Hailu

Angel Romero July 21, 2016 No Comments EthiopiaEthiopian musicMinase Hailu

Minase Hailu, guitarist, fled Ethiopia during the dictatorship of Mengistu Haile-Mariam. He now lives in Germany. His family, having its farms confiscated, paid a high…

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