“Rescue Me” singer Fontella Bass dies aged 72
Fontella Bass American soul singer Fontella Bass, who topped the R&B chart in 1965 with the song "Rescue Me," died...
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High Hopes for Ethiopia’s Rising Classical Music Stars
One evening last month, the sounds of classical Spain could be heard in an unlikely place: the Ethiopian National Theatre...
A day filled with tears
By Tibebeselassie Tigabu Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - A common household name and a legendary singer, Mahmoud Ahmed, is loved and...
Selam Music Festival scheduled for December 8
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - For all of you music lovers Selam Festival is just around the corner. The festival which is...
Teddy’s “journey to loveâ€Â
By Tibebeselassie Tigabu For many fans of Teddy Afro, traveling 277 km to Hawassa (Awassa) was not too much. Rather,...
Janinites: First All Female Rock Band in Ethiopia
Preparation for 1st album afoot behind closed door. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - It is a dream that came true for Mistre...
The other side of Teddy Afro’s concert
By Tibebeselassie Tigabu and Mihret Aschalew Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Taking a glimpse of their short miniskirt outfits, their straightened...
Habesha Roxbury! at Hibernian Hall
J.P.'s hot Ethiopian group, Debo Band, joins colleagues from Addis Ababa for a show on Tuesday. Though we’ve fallen behind...
Mulatu Astatke to explore Ethiopia’s influence on classical music
London, UK - Prepare to have your assumptions about the origins of music thoroughly overhauled at this ground-breaking lecture by...