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Artist Profiles

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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Gigi’s Gold and Wax, Amharic Delight

TJ Nelson June 28, 2006 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Gigi – Gold and Wax (Palm Pictures, 2006) Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw’s anticipated follow-up CD to Gigi, entitled Gold and Wax, is a quick and bright…

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Abyssinia Infinite, Featuring “Gigi”

Angel Romero November 14, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

The album Zion Roots (Network Medien) by Abyssinia Infinite, featuring Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw, brings back live instrumentation and experimentation to Ethiopian music. Its US release…

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Gigi in the background

Angel Romero October 10, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Gigi Illuminated Audio (Palm Pictures, 2002) This review starts with the question, where’s Gigi? The Ethiopian vocalist sensation’s talent has been relegated to a musical…

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Gigi Remixed

Angel Romero February 16, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Bloomington, USA – Producer Bill Laswell has reconstructed Gigi’s debut album for Palm Pictures. Illuminated Audio is an ambient remix by dub master Bill Laswell.…

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