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Hagere EP by Ethiopian Sensation Samuel Yirga Now Available in North America
Hagere, the debut release by Ethiopian phenomenon Samuel Yirga, is now available in North America for the very first time.
Hagere, showcases the young pianist’s extraordinary playing. The EP was first released in England in 2011.
Samuel Yirga is based in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. He is the piano player with Nick “Dubulah” Page’s UK-Ethiopian fusion collective, Dub Colossus. Although...
‘American Idol’ finale audience drops to record low, reflecting show’s declining popularity
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Ratings for the “American Idol” finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
According to Nielsen Co. figures Friday, Candice Glover’s victory over Kree Harrison was watched by 14.3 million viewers. That’s a 33 per cent drop from the year before, when 21.5 million viewers saw Phillip Phillips claim the “Idol” crown. That represented the show’s previous record...
Mulatu Astatke On The Strange World Of Mulatu Astatke
Ahead of his headlining set on the Quietus Village Mentality Stage at Field Day on May 25th, Mulatu Astatke talks Richie Troughton through his life and work.
Growing up in Ethiopia, the musical path was not one the young Mulatu Astatke was expected to go down. Instead, in the 1950s he went to high school at Lindisfarne College in north Wales to study aeronautical engineering. While there he had the...
Billboard honors record executives at Music Biz event
Ethiopia Habtemariam (Photo: lasentinel.net)
Epic Records A&R President Tricky Stewart and Motown Executive Vice President of Urban Music Ethiopia Habtemariam, provide industry gems and music forecasts at the Music Biz 2013 40 Under 40 panel.
Record executives Ethiopia Habtemariam and Tricky Stewart were both honored at Music Biz 2013, a four-day music industry event jointly orchestrated by NARM...
“Once you are a musician you will always be a musician”, Abegaz Kibrework Shiota
Music composers have the ability to transform songs into something that captures the ears of audiences and, for music producer, composer, arranger, teacher and musician, Abegaz Kibrework, this is what he feels about real music. Abegaz is a household name in the Ethiopian music industry and is known as the master composer of Ethiopian music. He is behind the soulful songs of Aster Awoke, Tewodros Tadesse,...
Teddy Afro becomes a father!
Teddy Afro and Amleset Muchie
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s music “Teddy Afro” has become a father after his wife Amleset Muchie gave birth to a baby boy, according to a report posted on Teddy Afro’s website.
The couple has named their new-born Michael.
Teddy and Amleset were married on September 27, 2012.
Teddy Afro, whose real name is Tewodros Kasahun, was born...
Sydney Live Music Guide: Mulatu Astatke
The godfather of Ethio-jazz makes a welcome return to Australia after the resounding success of his 2011 tour.
The Ethiopian percussionist is credited with combining jazz and traditional Ethiopian folk music during the 1970s once he’d completed his jazz studies in England.
Astatke has collaborated with artists such as Duke Ellington and Mahmoud Ahmed and countless samples of his work feature...
Goodbye to Another Legend: Tamrat Molla
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Renowned Ethiopian Artist Tamrat Molla passed away yesterday in Addis Ababa, after a long battle with blood cancer, reported the weekly English newspaper Addis Fortune.
Tamrat was in the ranks of legendary musicians like Tilahun Gessesse and Mahmoud Ahmed. The funeral is to be held today in the capital.
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Teddy Afro to perform at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Teddy Afro
New York – Ethiopia’s music superstar Tewodros Kassahun “Teddy Afro“, will perform live at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on February 22 in Manhattan, New York.
Teddy is the first Ethiopian artist to perform at the famous venue, according to information posted on the club’s website.
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Teddy Afro and Abogida Band will perform live at B.B. King Blues Club...
Netsanet Melesse: A woman of inspirations
By Yesuf – EthioTube
At the outset of her amazing music career, Netsanet Melesse released her debut album “Yelal Doju” in 1983, which became an instant hit throughout Ethiopia. Her simple and alluring look on her single video, seen on the black and white screens of everyone’s living room TV made the album even more popular. No one ever doubted the singer’s talent from then on, as it was...
