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Friday, November 15, 2013

Netsanet Mellesse & The Wallias Band - Dodge [1992]


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       Originally the lead singer of Wallias Band, of great fame in the hotels and clubs of Addis Ababa (one of the main venues, instead of concert halls), Netsanet Mellesse is one of the younger generation of Ethiopian singers who infuse music with influences from the West, India, and from other parts of Africa. She has been recorded on Shanachie, notably with a song on Holding up Half the Sky.




                                           



Aster Aweke - Checheho [2010]


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01. Aster Aweke - Checheho (6:09)
02. Aster Aweke - Ameseginalehu (7:29)
03. Aster Aweke - Wishy Washy (6:33)
04. Aster Aweke - Kulun (6:26)
05. Aster Aweke - Fikir Ayalkibet (5:02)
06. Aster Aweke - Keremela (5:23)
07. Aster Aweke - Yichalal (5:07)
08. Aster Aweke - Siniwaded (4:38)
09. Aster Aweke - Selam New (6:15)
10. Aster Aweke - Baba Baba (5:48)
11. Aster Aweke - Bichayën (5:06)
12. Aster Aweke - Gonder (6:12)

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Jamiila - Songs from a Somali City [1987] [somalia]







Ejigayehu 'Gigi' Shibabaw w Material - Mesgana Ethiopia [live] [2010]


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1. Gigi w Material - Baty (4:28)
2. Gigi w Material - Gudfela (5:38)
3. Gigi w Material - Shema (6:51)
4. Gigi w Material - Mata Mata (7:42)
5. Gigi w Material - Shemum Mune (8:11)
6. Gigi w Material - Tizita and Zerafewa (10:59)
7. Gigi w Material - Ehtiopia (6:56)
8. Gigi w Material - Zomaye (6:11)


Dawit Mellesse :: Anchin new [You're The One] [2000]


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       Dawit "Messay" Mellesse is an exceptional young singer who creates exciting, energy-filled music in his native tongue. He has traveled extensively, performing for diverse audiences throughout the world, and he entertains in numerous nightclubs in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.



       Dawit was discovered by Ethiopia's legendary Roha Band, and he has performed with the Ethio-Stars, Sevan, Abyssinian, Wallias, Hager Fikir and Express Band. But it was Dawit's debut album, "Alchalkum", in 1991 which made him a favorite with Ethiopia's youth. 


       Since then, he has recorded three albums, including 1995's Lottery (AIT Records) with the Admas Band. His current release earns Dawit a place among Ethiopia's greatest performers. "Anchin New" - You are the One - is a collaborative effort of Dawit and Ethiopia's renowned Admas Band and Express Band. AIT Records is pleased to bring you this high energy album.



01. Dawit Mellesse - Bichashin (5:54)
02. Dawit Mellesse - Anchin New (6:05)
03. Dawit Mellesse - Kunjina (6:05)
04. Dawit Mellesse - Yagere Lij (5:51)
05. Dawit Mellesse - Ayisemashim (4:59)
06. Dawit Mellesse - Min Yishalegnal (5:02)
07. Dawit Mellesse - Rabew Ayinen (5:19)
08. Dawit Mellesse - Suse Nesh (5:33)
09. Dawit Mellesse - Diresh Kedega (5:42)
10. Dawit Mellesse - Keremela (5:32)
11. Dawit Mellesse - Alchalkum (6:15)