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Beneath the Lion’s Gaze
Jan 18 2010 | (10)

In her searing first novel, Maaza Mengiste recounts the experiences of the 1974 Ethiopian revolution with memories crisp and scabs still unhealed and festering.

Teza
Sep 08 2009 | (3)

Set in Ethiopia during Mengistu Hailemariam's regime, Haile Gerima’s Teza tells the story of Anberber, a scientist who, traumatized by his experiences abroad, returns home 

Madcon: So Dark the Con of Man
Aug 11 2009 | (0)

Hiphop in Norway? Tshawe Baqwa and Yosef Wolde-Mariam give music lovers something to nod their heads to. Like most healthy duos, Madcon happens in twos. The Norwegian hiphop group derives its name from

Guzo
May 14 2009 | (14)

Aida Ashenafi's Guzo recounts the experiences of two Addis Abeba city dwellers who for the first time, spend a period of 20 days in the Ethiopian countryside, in a small village close to

La Haine
May 13 2009 | (3)

Set in the projects of the Paris suburbs, Mathieu Kassovitz’s La Haine circles around three friends—Hubert, Vinz and Said—as they cope with the aftermath of riots incited by

The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
May 04 2009 | (5)

Will a show about an African woman become HBO's and the BBC's new success story? These networks seem to believe so, having signed for 13 episodes of the all new The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

Kansas City Swings: Hermon Mehari on Diverse and music 2 Comment(s)
Feb 11 2010 Kansas City boasts a rich heritage in jazz. Both Charlie Parker and Count Basie have roots there, as well as countless musicians who've helped define the genre over the years. Diverse, a quintet formed in 2008, is making their mark on the city’s

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Interviews| Munit: Making Waves in Addis, The Profit: Video Killed the Radio Star, Yemane Barya: The Eritrean Griot,

Toronto - A City High on Parking Tickets? 2 Comment(s)
Jan 18 2010 Gone are the days when people are able to park their cars for a quick stop in peace. Be it for an emergency washroom stop or a much needed coffee run, today's drivers are haunted by those damn ticketing zealots who've been patrolling the streets as if cars are about to go out of style any day now.

Abesha Culture: Shackles or Salvation? 14 Comment(s)
Dec 22 2009 What is my purpose? Ahh…the eternal question. To be honest, I am so over it. Thank you, end of article.

Not Everybody Loved Hominid Fossil “Lucy” 4 Comment(s)
Dec 10 2009 The exhibit, “Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia,” featured installations and artwork from the culturally-rich 5-million-year history of the country where Lucy was found in 1974.

Michael Jackson, to be Finally Left Alone 31 Comment(s)
Aug 07 2009 Just like everyone else, I don't know anything about Michael Jackson beyond what I have seen on television and read in the papers. Common sense tells me though that he was a deeply tormented soul