Melaku Gelaw - Melaku Gelaw [2001]

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01. Melaku Gelaw - Yeregna Chewata (4:54)

02. Melaku Gelaw - Nefikir Megled lay (3:29)

03. Melaku Gelaw - Bati (4:55)

04. Melaku Gelaw - Ambasel (3:42)

05. Melaku Gelaw - Endegena (4:06)

06. Melaku Gelaw - Shemonmwanaye (6:12)

07. Melaku Gelaw - Fanno (5:57)

08. Melaku Gelaw - Afaw Jaleye (4:17)

09. Melaku Gelaw - Tizita (6:39)

10. Melaku Gelaw - Letidar (4:11)

11. Melaku Gelaw - Zerafewa (2:51)

12. Melaku Gelaw - Ebakish (5:24)

Lula Band - Not for Sale [2003] [eritrea]

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          Eritrea's got pop !!!  And it comes from Lula Band. 

        This is one of my favorite afro-pop albums. Like previous post, I don't know much about Lula Band ...  I discovered their music by soulseek sharing program few years ago.

        If you have more information about this band, send me an e-mail and I will post it here. Thanx in advance !!!

v.a. - Ethiopie [Polyphonies et techniques vocales] [ocr 44] [1968]

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  booklet included 

Dawit Firew Hailu - Instrumental music

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Rare album of ethiopian instrumental music. Enjoy !!

01. Dawit Firew Hailu - Yelelit Berhane-Yemaymarkew (4:35)
02. Dawit Firew Hailu - Dink Lij Nesh (5:22)
03. Dawit Firew Hailu - Ethiopia Hagere (4:47)
04. Dawit Firew Hailu - Besebara Folle (4:51)
05. Dawit Firew Hailu - Nanuye Chetlawa (4:09)
06. Dawit Firew Hailu - Etitu Beredegn (5:11)
07. Dawit Firew Hailu - Ainegagerim-Agerwa Wassa Magera (5:28)
08. Dawit Firew Hailu - Nefis Nat (3:55)
09. Dawit Firew Hailu - Demo Indemin Allesh-Ayne Hullgize (5:55)
10. Dawit Firew Hailu - Tizita-Ambassel (8:33)
11. Dawit Firew Hailu - Ishururu (3:21)

Hirut Bekele - unknown tape

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original post : Awesome Tapes from Africa  here



Hirut Bekele (or Hirut Beqele) is one of the most popular, beloved and famous Ethiopian singers back in seventies.Her music is still very popular and is often an inspiration for young artists.

Her personality as well as her unique music make her a real diva in the history of Ethiopian music. We have never heard of Hirut Bekele's new music since 80s due to spiritual reason (rumour). We missed her and hope she would come back some day as Aster Kebede did.

Here is unknown Hirut Bekele audio cassette. If anybody know something about this songs, or can translate to english, welcome to the blog !!!

Listening the tape you'll find magnificent vocalist Hirut Bekele flexing supernatural powers among a haunted organ. But this goes much deeper than cute accompaniment. There's a stunning selection of compositions here. Spare but virtuosic orchestrations via krar and aforementioned organ create psychotropic room-filling sonics captured by the rough recording.  

Zeritu Kebede - Zeritu [2005]

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            Zeritu was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she currently resides. At a very early age her parents LP records were her musical inspirations which opened a new world of music. Eventually, the school she went to became her first platform to perform and exhibit her talent. Her first public performances at her mid teens gave sign that Zeritu had a special talent which many admired. With the great passion for music she has, Zeritu always showed and proved her dedication in her musical career.

       In the Ethiopian contemporary context Zeritu is what ETHIO-HIP in Ethiopia. Her self titled debut album, ‘ZERITU’ has won the hearts of many putting her among the very favorite artists in the country. Her lyrics that reflect the reality of many lives have givenher acceptance of artistic maturity at a young age.

         In 2006 Zeritu went on a nation wide tour to prove what no artist has ever done before. Namely, performing in 10 cities around Ethiopia. This first of its kind domestic tour has acquired great admiration by both the overall public and particularly by artists. With her special musical characteristic, today Zeritu ranks among the top artist in Ethiopia. Working on her second album Zeritu is surely the future of Ethiopia music.

01. Zeritu Kebede - Hapte (5:26)
02. Zeritu Kebede - Atihedibign (5:28)
03. Zeritu Kebede - Simesh (4:41)
04. Zeritu Kebede - Alikefam (4:08)
05. Zeritu Kebede - Aiwodegnim (4:49)
06. Zeritu Kebede - Yane (4:33)
07. Zeritu Kebede - Yenem Ain Aitual (4:44)
08. Zeritu Kebede - Deg Abate Kifu Balua (4:03)
09. Zeritu Kebede - Yihun (5:15)
10. Zeritu Kebede - Akal Le Akal (6:06)
11. Zeritu Kebede - Yehe Sew (5:10)
12. Zeritu Kebede - Indaygelegn (5:03)