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.…
Artist Profiles: Neway Debebe
Tag: Ethiopian music
Artist Profiles: Mahmoud 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…
Artist Profiles: Dub Colossus
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…
Artist Profiles: Debo Band
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…
Artist Profiles: Gigi
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…
New Ethiopian Sounds Celebrate Emperor Tewodros II
Gabriella Ghermandi – Ethiopia – Celebrating Emperor Tewodros II (Arc Music, 2016) Vocalist Gabriella Ghermandi dedicates this album to charismatic Ethiopian emperor Tewodros II. Born…
Interview with Captivating Ethiopian American Artist Meklit
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…
Artist Profiles: Seleshe Damessae
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,…
Artist Profiles: 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…
Artist Profiles: Minase 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…