Mikaya Behailu - Shemametew [2007]

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Mikaya Behailu died at the age of 36. 

I would like to pass condolences to her family and fans. 

May she rest in peace! 

Born: May 30, 1977
Died: December 24. 2013
Place: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Academie Background: B.A Degree (Ethiopian Language Literature and Culture Communication)

       Micaiah/Mikaya  says: "my parents told me that i use to bounce with joy on my nanny's back listening to music when i was just an infant." Obviously, her passion for music was conceived back then.

       At kindergarten age, she remembers having a small guitar that her father bought her. Who knows the role that guitar has played? Back then, she was known for singing songs from other local signers at Bethlehem public school where she enjoyed her education from kindergarten to elementary classes (1982-89 G. C). She started writing songs when she was in high scool form 1990-1994 G.C.

       Though in 1995 and a year later she tried to launch her first album on her own, she failed to do so due to lack of finance and experience. 

       Starting 1998 G.C, she worked full time and was attending night classes at Addis Ababa University for the next seven years. But Micaiah never stoped singing. Micaiah says: "I'am addicted to music." After a long journey, in April 2007 she released her first album entitled "Shemametew". It comprises eleven numbers. Eight of them are writen by her and the other three in collaboration with her producer Elias Melka.

01. Mikaya Behailu - Yene New (3:40)
02. Mikaya Behailu - Lante Sil (4:06)
03. Mikaya Behailu - Sebeb (7:38)
04. Mikaya Behailu - Kebrara (5:28)
05. Mikaya Behailu - Honeleign (3:34)
06. Mikaya Behailu - Lemalemh (5:27)
07. Mikaya Behailu - Shemametew (4:43)
08. Mikaya Behailu - Asgedideign (4:32)
09. Mikaya Behailu - Deleleign (5:29)
10. Mikaya Behailu - Nafekeign (5:04)
11. Mikaya Behailu - Zare Metahu (6:09)

Ephrem Tamiru - backpack mix [ethiopia]

01. Ephrem Tamiru & Kuku Sebsibe - Zalewa (7:42)

02. Ephrem Tamiru - Akalie Wubie (6:25)

03. Ephrem Tamiru - Anchi Lij Adera (6:54)

04. Ephrem Tamiru - Munaye (7:03)

05. Ephrem Tamiru - Shegeye (6:01)

06. Ephrem Tamiru - Fikrish (8:47)

07. Ephrem Tamiru - Neyeligne Bemote (5:35)

08. Ephrem Tamiru - Gedam Endegeba (8:38)

09. Ephrem Tamiru - Melkam Wuleta (5:25)

10. Ephrem Tamiru - Endegebsu Zala (4:59)

11. Ephrem Tamiru - Alchil Belaual Hodie (4:29)

12. Ephrem Tamiru - Befekrish Meyazen (6:52)

13. Ephrem Tamiru - Enedeset (6:23)

14. Ephrem Tamiru - Teresashe Woy (6:43)

15. Ephrem Tamiru - Yawlesh Menguedu (5:33)

16. Ephrem Tamiru - Dehna Hugne (4:41)

17. Ephrem Tamiru - Ye-Hese-Ken-Balefe (7:09)

18. Ephrem Tamiru - Ayital (6:33)

19. Ephrem Tamiru - Demo Jemeregne (6:33)

20. Ephrem Tamiru - Hulunem Ayehut (7:01)

Dawit Danny Wolde - [2005] - Mezmur 91 [ethiopia]

01. Dawit Danny Wolde - Intro (1:11)
02. Dawit Danny Wolde - Lene yehe kebre new (5:51)
03. Dawit Danny Wolde - Amesegnalehu (5:17)
04. Dawit Danny Wolde - Eyesus getaye (5:50)
05. Dawit Danny Wolde - Afen Molla Besak (5:41)
06. Dawit Danny Wolde - Ene yemamelkew (4:55)
07. Dawit Danny Wolde - Yetsena genb (5:27)
08. Dawit Danny Wolde - Mezmur 91 (5:57)
09. Dawit Danny Wolde - Ejen yezo (4:51)
10. Dawit Danny Wolde - Geta Endetenagere (4:06)
11. Dawit Danny Wolde - Manew yemidersew (5:37)
12. Dawit Danny Wolde - Outro (2:54)

v.a. - small stash of singles [ethiopia]

Abebe H. Micael & Walias Band                                     Seyfu Yohannes

Alemayehu Eshete                                                              Ayalew Mesfin

Hirut Bekele                                                                    Mahmoud Ahmed

Menelik Wossenachew                                                      Mulatu Astatke

Nazarenes - Meditation [2012] [ethiopia-eritrea]

                Steeped in Rastafarian grooves, produced by a St. Croix native, and two brothers as singers, Noah and Medhane Tewolde, come from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

          The European-based brothers incorporate pan-African elements, island grooves, Jamaican jive, and pop-funk creations. 

           The reggae-inspired album contains jazzy influences, funky beats, and vivid vocals with meaningful lyrics and spiritual connotations. The lyrical worldplay and dancehall sound showcases Nazarenes diverse song repertoire with a laid-back, funky feel that is anything but boring. 

            Fourteen Jah-inspired musical tracks showcase the great amount of creativity and soulful inspiration that give Meditation a shining element that succeeds without a doubt.

01. Nazarenes - Meditation (4:42)
02. Nazarenes - Food (4:18)
03. Nazarenes - It's Too Late feat. Lutan Fyah (4:05)
04. Nazarenes - Mother (3:47)
05. Nazarenes - On My Way (4:11)
06. Nazarenes - The Lord Said feat. Midnite (4:56)
07. Nazarenes - Mamy Blues (4:31)
08. Nazarenes - Alive (4:03)
09. Nazarenes - Everlasting (4:26)
10. Nazarenes - Politrickcians (4:18)
11. Nazarenes - Get Together (3:35)
12. Nazarenes - Destiny (4:50)
13. Nazarenes - Lonesome Lady (3:41)
14. Nazarenes - Love Jah (4:13)

Alem Kebede - Bekelalu Yazeew [1999] [ethiopia]

       Alem Kebede is an Ethiopian artist who was part of the flowering of popular music in that country in the years just before the Derg dictatorship which began in 1980. (This music is collected in the multi-volume Ethiopiques series put out by Buda Musique.) She has released at least two albums and continues to perform.

1. Alem Kebede - Bekelalu Yzew (7:20)
2. Alem Kebede - Piaza (5:55)
3. Alem Kebede - Atahu Biye Alwashim (5:40)
4. Alem Kebede - Laulauma (6:56)
5. Alem Kebede - Tew Silih (6:14)
6. Alem Kebede - Ilil, Ilim (6:31)
7. Alem Kebede - Kinfishin Liwasew (5:02)
8. Alem Kebede - Meagrege (4:30)
9. Alem Kebede - Kandm Hulete (5:05)

Neway Debebe - Vol 6 [ethiopia]

       A protégé of poet Tilahoun Gessesse, Neway Debebe first attracted attention as the lead vocalist of The Roha Band, a tradition-rooted Ethiopian pop band that has supplied accompaniment on more than two hundred and fifty recordings by such top-ranked Ethiopian vocalists as Aster Aweke, Tilahoun Gessesse and Mahmoud Ahmed. 

      Debebe has also performed with Three Flowers, a group he shares with Tsegaye Eshetu and Areghagn Wersash.

Abdu Kiar - Fikir Beamargna [2006] [ethiopia]

       Abdu Kiar (born June 23, 1976 in Addis Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is an artist in Ethiopian music. He gained his popularity in 2003 on his first album called Merkato Sefere. Abdu Kiar is well known for his modern style Ethiopian music and for his best Amharic lyrics. Since 2003 Abdu write and recorded three albums.

         The youngest of all 7 children in the family abdu kiar right after he graduated from high school join the Express Music Band in 1997. performing Dancehall, Hip hop and Reggea in the night clubs called Coffee house and Lion club. In 1998 Abdu went to Saudi Arabia and worked as a salesman in a fashion store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

          In 2003. Abdu Kiar release his first album Merkato Sefere and join the Ethiopian music industry with great fame. 

         Abdu continue writing new songs and released another two albums Fikir Beamarigna (2006) and Minew Shewa (2009). Abdu also contributed a song to support HIV awareness in Ethiopia.

         Making his world tour in different cities, Abdu Kiar performs his songs to Ethiopians all over the world.

01. Abdu Kiyar - Gizie (5:08)

02. Abdu Kiyar - Fiker Beamargna (4:22)

03. Abdu Kiyar - Ylugneta Motowal (5:16)

04. Abdu Kiyar - Kere Dro (4:54)

05. Abdu Kiyar - Ychalal (4:52)

06. Abdu Kiyar - Eskemeche (4:59)

07. Abdu Kiyar - Yekedama Inatun (6:40)

08. Abdu Kiyar - Etie Mietie (6:15)

09. Abdu Kiyar - Liela Lalay (5:28)

10. Abdu Kiyar - Endi New Wey (5:06)

11. Abdu Kiyar - Enkuan Begura (5:16)

12. Abdu Kiyar - Alef Blo (5:50)

Omar Sharif, Mohamed Awil, Habiib Sharabi - African Stars [somalia]

1. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Intro (2:46)

2. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Qaahira (5:30)

3. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Ha Oynin (3:44)

4. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Bilaajo (4:32)

5. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Haasaawahaaga (4:23)

6. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Boqorkii Quruxda (4:04)

7. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Waa Kula Muudaa (3:24)

8. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - ila Heshii (6:40)

9. Omar Shariif, Mohamed Awil, Xabiib Sharaabi - Geedi Shambow (5:34)

Sounds of Saba - Tizita [1998]

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Sounds Of Saba - Tizita

             The Project "Sounds of Saba" was initiated and created by GIZAW MESHESHA and JOERG PFEIL in 1998. in Germany.

             Year: 23. Juli and 01. August 1998.
Redorded:   Live in „Kino Traumstern“ in Lich sowie, and „Serenadenhof“ in Limburg.

1. Sounds Of Saba - Wollo (5:57)

2. Sounds Of Saba - Gashe Wolaiom (6:27)

3. Sounds Of Saba - Gedame (5:47)

4. Sounds Of Saba - Tizita (11:24)

5. Sounds Of Saba - Yomeye Laloye (5:27)

6. Sounds Of Saba - Shankila (7:19)

7. Sounds Of Saba - Kaorole (6:05)

8. Sounds Of Saba - Kiraren Bikagnew (9:23)

9. Sounds Of Saba - Aya Belew-Yelewim Abay-Yeminjar Lij (8:30)

Musicians :

Abonesh Adnew  -------------------   (vocals), 

Tigist Bekele -----------------------    (vocals), 

Jochen Engel ----------------------    (sax, keyboards), 

Wondwossen Kassa ---------------   (masinko), 

Binyam Kindya ---------------------   (krar, arrangement), 

Patrick Langer ---------------------   (bass), 

Jörg Pfeil ---------------------------   (guitar), 

Fantahun Shewankochew  --------    (vocals, krar, percussions), 

Michael Ehret  ----------------------   (drums)

see pictures of saba on tour!

 

Ethiopian mixtape by Marc Teissier du Cros [2012]

originaly posted : here

       Marc Teissier du Cros, one half of the brains behind Paris label The Record Makers,  home to some of Paris’ strongest music acts the likes of Sébastien Tellier lent his talents this past July to summer festival Les Siestes Electroniques.

     Mining the music archive of the Left Bank’s Musée du Quai Branly, Teissier du Cros complies Ethiopia!  an Ethio Jazz & modern music mixtape featuring some of the genres biggest names Mahmoud Ahmed, Bahta Gebre-Heywet, Tilahoun Gessesse, Mulatu Astatke, Mohammed Jimmy  Mohammed and more.

     Without a doubt the inclusion of tracks like ‘Tezeta’ by Mahmoud Ahmed makes this mixtape tug hard on nostalgic strings for any listener familiar with the Addis Ababa music scene of the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s.

       Marc tells that he delved into the genre when music label Buda Musique began releasing the ‘Ethiopiques‘ series  curated by Francis Falceto in the late 90′s.  A fan of Pharaoh Sanders in his student days, he mentions that "listening to Ethiopian music was like discovering where Pharoah Sanders found some of his inspiration from. Ethiopia was the heartbeat of the American free jazz scene of the late 60′s, Coltrane, Pharoah!  A bit the same way seeing Fela Kuti live in Lagos gave James Brown enough guts to move from soul to funk music.”

Nati Haile - Beka [2010] [ethiopia]

      Nati Haile is an Ethiopian artist who presides in Toronto, and is a famous and upcoming Ethiopian singer. His first single 'Ken Saymesh' was one of Ethiopian classic favourite songs by Tewodros Taddesse. 

     Nati gave it a new groove and made it even popular. His second single is the one that has made Nati a super star. The song was originally sang by Muluken Mellesse and Nati titled it 'Legenetuwa' and showed his amazing talent.

     His first album 'Let yinegal' was released in 2005 and has sold hunders of thousands of cds world wide. Before he released this album, he released two amazing songs. 

    His second album ' Beka' was released on July 31, 2010. The critics have given it good ratings and it is one of the "must have amharic cds of 2010". 

      Nati Haile is known to have a magnificent voice that has been compared to very popular artist like Muluken Mellesse and Tewodros Taddesse. His current album, according to Nati and his producers at Nahom Records, will have popular Ethiopian beats, Reggae, Blues and Hip-hop. 

     Nati has been working on his new album 'BEQA' for three years. He has been perfecting his skills as a singer and song-writer. As a tastement to his potential, all the songs in his new album have been written by himself. All the songs in his new album have been composed by talented artists from Ethiopia and abroad. 

     Nati Haile currently resides in Canada studying different types of music from across the world. 

    This what's said about he's up coming 3rd CD "I'm actually working on my 3rd CD Nati 

                 “now I’m in a very, very, very, very different place than I’ve     ever been It’s going to be a very interesting album, conceptually one of the most exciting projects I’ve worked on, just cause there’s so many new things going on in my life. I work hard trying to build my singing, and musical skills and I feel like I owe it to my fans and supporters to deliver the best music I ...  I'm ready and willing to work hard to bring you good music and take it to the next level all I can do is leave it in God's hands and I know he will help me he stated. ... I hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from. God Bless All…!!!" 

01. Nati Haile - Beka (5:49)
02. Nati Haile - Aselamaliku (5:32)
03. Nati Haile - Endet nesh (4:53)
04. Nati Haile - Enetarek (5:53)
05. Nati Haile - Be edel fanta (6:38)
06. Nati Haile - Asekatalehu (5:04)
07. Nati Haile - Telemegni (5:26)
08. Nati Haile - Konjo lej (3:41)
09. Nati Haile - Atamnem (5:28)
10. Nati Haile - Wub nat ye key dama (4:20)
11. Nati Haile - Belata (5:31)
12. Nati Haile - Temesgen malet new (5:04)
13. Nati Haile - Balawekush (6:31)

JAzmaris & Daniel Atlaw Seifu [australia / ethiopia]

        Ethiopia has long been a land of exceptional musicianship and innovative hybrid styles, infusing influences from all four corners of the globe. Nine-piece Ethio-Jazz ensemble, The JAzmaris pay tribute to this music, unique in its sound, skill and scale structure, through combining a mix of original compositions with those of the great Ethiopian composers who have come before them.

     The group was established by pianist Daniel Atlaw Seifu, a professionally trained Ethiopian jazz, traditional and contemporary musician who graduated from the Yared School of Music in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. Before arriving in Australia in 2007, Daniel was a resident musician, composer, arranger and teacher at the Ethiopian National Theatre.

       JAzmaris are fronted by energetic dancer & singer Seble Girma, representing the varying regional costumes & dances of Ethiopia. She is backed by a horn & rhythm section made up a mix of Australian and Ethiopian musicians based in Melbourne.

01 - JAzmaris - Far From Ambasel (6:11)
02 - JAzmaris - Birtukane (6:10)
03 - JAzmaris - Aha Gedawo (6:06)
04 - JAzmaris - Lantchi Biye (1:57)
05 - Seble Girma & JAzmaris - Tawsha Enure [Live Art centre Melbourne] (5:09)
06 - Seble Girma & JAzmaris - Far from Ambasel [Live Art centre Melbourne] (8:21)
07 - JAzmaris - Yemaleda Wof (6:26)
08 - JAzmaris feat. Ting - Jasmine (6:13)

   Daniel Atlaw Seifu    


1. Daniel Danny Seifu - 01 [My Beauty] (6:41)
2. Daniel Danny Seifu - 02 (7:16)
3. Daniel Danny Seifu - 03 (4:43)
4. Daniel Danny Seifu - 04 (4:58)
5. Daniel Danny Seifu - 05 (7:04)

Neway Debebe - 2 old albums [ethiopia]

Neway Debebe - [1985] - Yetekemet Abeba (Vol. 1)  [& The Roha Band]

&

Neway Debebe - [1986] - Vol. 2  [& The Roha Band]

Minyeshu Kifle - Meba [2002] [ethiopia]

visit her web page : here

           Minyeshu Kifle Tedla was born in the city of Dire Dawa in the east of Ethiopia. During her childhood she moved to Addis Ababa and at the age of 17 she joined the leading "National Theatre" of Ethiopia. Here she developed her artistic multi talents as a singer, dancer, producer and choreographer. With the creme de la creme of the Ethiopian music scene she toured the world around - within 4 month over more than 35 countries - and performed at the greatest Ethiopian music and dance production ever: "People to People". 

       She joined the stage with famous Ethiopian musical icons such as Mulatu Astatke and singers Mahmoud Ahmed, Tilahun Gessesse, Bizunesh Bekele and many more. To widespread her wings as an artistic multi talent she performed in Ethiopian cinema as well, playing a leading role as an actress in the movie "Senait"

01 - Arhibu (A Wollo Way Of Greeting) (5:30)
02 - Hadeyna (We Are One)         (5:28)
03 - Yene Anegagari (My Closer Friend) (6:52)
04 - Bale Goba (My Dear Bale Goba) (5:39)
05 - Shammanew (The Weaver) (6:08)
06 - Behelm Alem (Dream World)         (3:55)
07 - Nimage (Love)                 (4:58)
08 - Meba (Present)                 (6:35)
09 - Shew Beli Bileney (Say Bilene Shew)        (5:28)
10 - Debdabbea Werrat (Letters Of The Season) (5:52)
11 - Gebleda (Beautiful Somali Girl)         (3:50)

Theodros Tadesse - Zimita [1997]

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        Tewodros Taddesse/ Theodros Tadesse  is regarded as a role model by famous musicians of this time, including Tewodros Kassahun (Teddy Afro). 

        His music has won him wide acclaim and acceptance, especially his last album, “Zimta” (Silence) made with a modern musical composition by Abegazu Kibrework. 

       He recently appeared on the collection album which artists in America made for HIV/AIDS education entitled “Ennoralen Gena” (We will survive).

01 - Begudde Ewotana (5:44)

02 - Zimita (6:32)

03 - Be-Ayne Metash Woy (7:06)

04 - Kerehugne Tekije (5:42)

05 - Tena-Adam (6:13)

06 - Albo (5:41)

07 - Hulle Menash Mulu (5:34)

08 - Melegna (5:09)

09 - Girma Mogese (7:44)

10 - Ketemaw (5:09)

Ephrem Tamiru - Ye'hese'-ken'-Balefe [2004]

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       Ephrem Tamiru is one of the best Ethiopian musician since 70's. 
Infact he is still successful artist in Ethiopia.  

1. Ephrem Tamiru - Enedeset (6:23)

2. Ephrem Tamiru - Alader Tegneche (8:42)

3. Ephrem Tamiru - Atawquatem (7:04)

4. Ephrem Tamiru - Ye-Hese-Ken-Balefe (7:09)

5. Ephrem Tamiru - Yawlesh Menguedu (5:33)

6. Ephrem Tamiru - Medhanite (7:34)

7. Ephrem Tamiru - Kir Alegne (6:38)

8. Ephrem Tamiru - Ye-Chat (5:46)

Enjoy!