Saturday, April 16, 2016

Ethiocolor - Ethiocolor [2014] [ethiopia]










         Ethiocolor is a cultural traditional band consisting of Kirar (a kind of lyre), Bass Kirar, Washint (flute), Kebero (traditional drums) and Massinqo. This band, led by traditional dancer Melaku Belay, is the cream of the crop of cultural musicians and dancers of the country. All of them share the common priority to represent the traditional styles in an accurate, lively and new way, as well as to spread their music all over the world.

      Since its inception in 2009, word has spread fast for this young group. They have already won a wide audience in Addis Abeba and through the country. Moreover, each member of Ethiocolor possesses extensive national and international experience. Musicians and dancers have collaborated with traditional music projects, but also with jazz, rock, fusion and hip-hop artists. All these experiences separate Ethiocolor from other traditional groups by giving their music a special “color”.








     “Our goal is not just to assemble the best traditional musicians and create another folk ensemble. Our unique vision is to demonstrate that the immense musical heritage of Ethiopia can be performed with a great degree of creativity while still maintaining its identity”, says Melaku Belay, leader and founder of the cultural group.






Ethiocolor Band at Festival EtnoSur (Spain)



Members of the band are: 

Yohannes Aferworq (flute), 
Anteneh Teklemariam (bass kirar), 
Nardos Tasfaw (chant/vocals), 
Dagim (dance), 
Endres Hassen (mesenqo), 
Fasika Hailu (kirar), 
Frehiwot (dance), 
Hawa (chant/vocals), 
Selamnesh Zemene (chant/vocals),
Tesfaye Taye (chant/vocals), 
Melaku Belay (dance), 
Misale Legesse (kebero), 
Zinash Tsegaye (dance).








Ethiocolor - 01 - Ante Gongarie [Selemnesh Zemene] (5:23)
Ethiocolor - 02 - Otai Ma na [Tokato Mena] (6:20)
Ethiocolor - 03 - Helle Loyo Helle loha [Hawa Talen] (4:32)
Ethiocolor - 04 - Mindjarie [Tesfaye Taye] (6:08)
Ethiocolor - 05 - Sekota [Wudie Tesfaw] (3:52)
Ethiocolor - 06 - Keremiela [Tesfaye Taye] (6:13)
Ethiocolor - 07 - Shimunmun [Selemnesh Zemene] (7:30)
Ethiocolor - 08 - Selel Abliyom [Mizan Tesfaye] (7:00)
Ethiocolor - 09 - Ayana Woga [Dereje Zemedu] (6:11)
Ethiocolor - 10 - Mali Malonayie [Tesfaye Taye & Kidane Haile] (5:26)



3 comments:




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