Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - live

                   R E U P L O A D  

           Comprised of Addis Ababa's greatest acoustic musicians, the Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group brings forth Ethiopia's popular tunes from the 1950's and 1960's in a new light. 

       Ethiopia’s pop music of this era predominantly featured acoustic instruments such as the mandolin, accordion, clarinet, and double bass, played alongside traditional instruments such as the Kirar, Kebero, Washint and Massinko. 

      Directed and arranged by guitarist Girum Mezmur, the Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group unfolds Ethiopian music from the past in a modern and jazzy way. 

       The band, composed of veteran musicians such as Ayele Mamo (Mandolin), Shaleka Melaku Tegegn (Accordion) as well as contemporary musicians such as Girum Mezmur (Guitar/Arrangement), Henock Temesgen (Double Bass), Natnael Tessema (Drums/Percussions), Dawit Ferew (Clarinet), and Mesale Legesse (Kebero/Percussions), produces unique sounds dear to most Ethiopians and that undoubtedly appeal to a greater world music audience.

1. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Ambassel (5:12)
2. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Anchim Endelela (4:34)
3. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Ante Temeta ene (4:37)
4. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Ambassel [Girma Beyene] (7:47)
5. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Feker kegna endayleyen [Girma Beyene] (4:18)
6. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Yefiker Megeb (6:04)
7. Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group - Fiker Ayaregim (4:23)