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Aug 11 2009

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So Dark the Con of Man by Madcon

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

BMG18 Aug 2008

Apr 15 2009

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I'm Amazed by Ayoe Angelica

“I’m Your Piano”, a song on Danish-Ethiopian Ayoe Angelica’s debut I’m Amazed, is as much the 20-year old's self-description as it features a typical arrangement of her sound. 

Playground Music Scandinavia

Apr 01 2009

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Aster's Ballads by Aster Aweke

Soul singer-songwriter Aster Aweke is a living legend in her native Ethiopia, and although contemporary Ethiopian pop is rarely appreciated

Kabu Records24 April 2006

Mar 07 2009

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Troubadour by K'naan

Based in Toronto, K’naan is a Somali musician who’s rapped, sung, and performed his way into the hearts of millions of Africans world wide. Three years after his solo debut,

EMI/Virgin(2009)

Mar 07 2009

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Lovework by Gabriel Teodros

Gabriel Teodros, a twenty-eight year old native of Seattle, is a rapper-activist who bares his soul in Lovework, his intensely personal 2007 solo debut. Spurred by a love for

Massline Media(2007)

Feb 04 2009

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Make Sure They See My Face by Kenna

Somewhere behind a screeching guitar amp, a set of 80's Yamaha keys and spinning turntables, is Kenna Zemedkun. An anamoly to mainstream music, Kenna features

Star Trak Entertainment2007

Oct 05 2008

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Higher Ground by Wayna

Ethiopian-born Wayna Wondwossen is an R&B and soul singer from Washington DC, memorable for her crystal-clear, soprano voice and vividly written, thoughtful lyrics. 

Quiet Power Productions2008

Mar 02 2006

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Kush Groove by Various

Burntface Media presents the first compilation featuring Eritrean and Ethiopian hiphop artists in the US and Canada.

Burntface Media2006

Mar 02 2006

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The Dusty Food Philosopher by K'naan

K'naan's album is one that gets played without pressing "skip". But you WILL find yourself pushing "rewind" a few seconds back like, "did he really just say that?!"

K'NaanMarch 27, 2006

Oct 12 2004

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Blackopia by Burntface

Directed and produced by Salvatore Fullmore, the DVD is a hodge podge collection of footage showcasing the diversity of folks who on some level identify with the idea of “Ethiopia”...

Burntface Media2004

Jan 15 2003

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Quality by Talib Kweli

Overall, the album is about quality moments intercepted by mediocrity. Talib fans who had patiently waited for him to finally put out his solo effort will find their wait frustrating.

Rawkus Records2002

Jan 15 2003

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Phrenology by The Roots

In the beginning there was… a band. Some called them the best band of the late twentieth century. (Okay maybe that was me, but I’m sure others bestowed the lofty title on them too.)

MCA Records2002

News

Mar 13 2009

Debo Band Brings Classic Ethiopian Grooves to Northeast Cities

Boston's Debo Band Brings Classic Ethiopian Grooves to Northeast Cities - Shows in Cambridge, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington, DC

Dec 31 2008

T I M E L E S S: The Composer /Arranger Series: I OF IV

"Timeless" is an homage to the arranger/composers that have influenced hip-hop in the most literal and profound ways. Hear what happens when these two worlds come together.

Features

Feb 11 2010

Kansas City Swings: Hermon Mehari on Diverse and music

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

Jan 26 2010

The Strength of Joy: An interview with Desta Haile

"When I move to a new place, the first thing I do to make myself feel at home is go on lots of long walks to get to know my way around the place," says singer-song-writer Desta Haile.

Dec 21 2009

Help Debo Band Return to Africa

Ethio-groove collective raises money to bring Ethiopian music and dancers to Sauti za Basura, largest music festival in East Africa
more info: deboband.com

Jul 22 2009

Sheba Sahlemariam is the Lion of Sheba

"My process is simple: I try to make music I would like to listen to. I let go and let God and try to hear what the muses have to say to me. I think the best way to way to be creative is to remember why I do it in the first place and then allow myself to enjoy the ride," Sheba Sahlemariam explains.

Apr 30 2009

Henok Achido is Almaz’s Charming Child

Twenty-six, Eritrean, and from Sweden, Henok Achido is a beacon in Stockholm's growing hiphop scene. His official debut, Almaz Charming Child, culminates a journey he started as a child, soon after discovering a copy of NWA’s Straight Out of Compton in his uncle’s

Apr 20 2009

Rest in Peace, Tilahun Gessesse

Tilahun Gessesse (b. September 29, 1940- d. April 20, 2009) is a legend synonymous to contemporary Ethiopian music. Generations came of age listening to the sound of his dynamic and powerful voice share stories about love, life, and country, in a range of work that spans decades. May he rest in peace.

Apr 13 2009

Munit: Making Waves in Addis

A talented up and coming musician, Munit Mesfin spent the past two years traveling between Addis Abeba and her home in Alexandria, Virginia. Although she'd always considered singing a hobby, frequently performing at jazz jam sessions and supporting musicians like...

Apr 03 2009

Zewdy! (Video Interview)

If you haven't heard of her you will. Zewdy is an upcoming star whose YouTube hits rivals and many times surpasses the videos of signed artists. Watch her discuss her music and entertain a series of random questions.

Feb 10 2009

The Profit: Video Killed the Radio Star

In today’s hiphop, music videos are synonymous with images of near-naked girls, expensive cars, and jewelry. Sparks of originality can be found, however, amongst artists with a profound sense of the offbeat.

Jan 26 2009

Wayna garners Grammy nomination

Washington DC's songbird prepares for her trip to attend 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Says Wayna, "I may not be singing traditional Ethiopian melodies, but most of my stories are universal, and I think people who listen to my music see that."

Mar 04 2007

Yemane Barya: The Eritrean Griot

How do you write about passion, love, revolution, flawless poignancy, inexhaustible hope and painful yearning for freedom? How do you capture the heartbeats of millions and channel it through your soul and into the world?

Mar 04 2007

Maki - The International MC

A labor of love and friendship spawned Bole2Harlem's self titled album in 2005. David Schommer, Tigi, and Maki were New Yorkers anxious to create a sound that captured their cosmopolitan experience.


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