13 Sep 2016Ali Kaifa: the man who built Ethiopia’s MotownGreat music is usually presumed to belong to the imagination of the singer. Hardly do producers,...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
20 Jun 2016Amha Eshete: Pioneer of Ethiopia's music industryIn his book Abyssinie Swing: A Pictorial History of Modern Ethiopian Music (2001), Francis Falceto...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
30 May 2016Ethiopian jazz guitarist Girum Gizaw to release debut album...Fans of Ethiopian jazz guitarist Girum Gizaw have something to look forward as the artist is set to...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
27 Apr 2016Ethiopia mourns masenqo master Getamesay AbebeFans of the Ethiopian masenqo player Getamesey Abebe were plunged into mourning following the death...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
20 Apr 2016Opportunities for musicians in Ethiopia In a crowded music space, artists need to strategically position themselves if they are to get the...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
07 Apr 2016Ethiopian saxophonist Getachew Mekuria passes on at 81Influential Ethiopian jazz saxophonist Getachew Mekuria died on Monday 4 April, aged 81.By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed
31 Mar 2016Popular music in Ethiopia Modern Ethiopian music has come a long way since its inception during the 1950s. This text provides...By Arefaynie Fantahun Share to newsfeed