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MusicReviewsAug 11 2009So Dark the Con of Man by MadconHiphop 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 2008Apr 15 2009I'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 ScandinaviaApr 01 2009
Aster's Ballads by Aster AwekeSoul singer-songwriter Aster Aweke is a living legend in her native Ethiopia, and although contemporary Ethiopian pop is rarely appreciated Kabu Records24 April 2006Mar 07 2009Troubadour by K'naanBased 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 2009Lovework by Gabriel TeodrosGabriel 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 2009Make Sure They See My Face by KennaSomewhere 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 Entertainment2007Oct 05 2008Higher Ground by WaynaEthiopian-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 Productions2008Mar 02 2006Kush Groove by VariousBurntface Media presents the first compilation featuring Eritrean and Ethiopian hiphop artists in the US and Canada. Burntface Media2006Mar 02 2006
The Dusty Food Philosopher by K'naanK'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, 2006Oct 12 2004Blackopia by BurntfaceDirected 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 Media2004Jan 15 2003Quality by Talib KweliOverall, 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 Records2002Jan 15 2003Phrenology by The RootsIn 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 Records2002NewsMar 13 2009Debo 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 2008T 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. FeaturesFeb 11 2010Kansas City Swings: Hermon Mehari on Diverse and musicKansas 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 2010The 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 2009Help 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 Jul 22 2009Sheba 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 2009Henok Achido is Almaz’s Charming ChildTwenty-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 2009Rest in Peace, Tilahun GessesseTilahun 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 2009Munit: Making Waves in AddisA 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 2009Zewdy! (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 2009The Profit: Video Killed the Radio StarIn 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 2009Wayna garners Grammy nominationWashington 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 2007Yemane 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 2007Maki - 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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