Desalegn Melaku - Balageru 2 [2004] [ethiopia]

Desalegn Melaku - Guragegna

01 - Desalegn Melaku - Balageru 2 (6:54)

02 - Desalegn Melaku - Abo Tewuna (6:42)

03 - Desalegn Melaku - Guazuadezenozocheze (5:58)

04 - Desalegn Melaku - Lemine (6:09)

05 - Desalegn Melaku - Gas Aleka Birru (5:27)

06 - Desalegn Melaku - Endeteleyachu (5:34)

07 - Desalegn Melaku - Menagn (6:30)

08 - Desalegn Melaku - Guragena (5:48)

09 - Desalegn Melaku - Wogene (5:43)

Haile Gebru [eritrea]

Eritrean legend Haile Gebru

01 - Haile Gebru - Track 4 (3:05)

02 - Haile Gebru - Track 5 (3:03)

03 - Haile Gebru - Track 6 (3:26)

04 - Haile Gebru - Track 7 (3:14)

05 - Haile Gebru - Track 8 (3:03)

06 - Haile Gebru - Track 9 (3:53)

 07 - Haile Gebru - Track 10 (3:19)

 08 - Haile Gebru - Track 11 (2:24)

 09 - Haile Gebru - Track 12 (1:06)

10 - Haile Gebru - Track 13 (4:59)

11 - Haile Gebru - Track 14 (3:15)

12 - Haile Gebru - Track 15 (4:24)

13 - Haile Gebru - Track 16 (3:49)

14 - Haile Gebru - Track 17 (3:25)

15 - Haile Gebru - Track 18 (3:44)

16 - Haile Gebru - Track 19 (3:44)

17 - Haile Gebru - Track 20 (4:28)

v.a. - Famous Songs - Hits of the New Era [1973] [somalia]

Xulka Xasan Adan Samatar - Collection Somali Songs

       The Qaraami (also known as somali jazz) genre arose in the 1940s as the main style of modern Somali popular music, carrying features of the regional music such as the use of a a pentatonic scale and having the oud as the primary instrument, but also fusing outside influences: at first Traditional Arabic Pop, and then throughout the 1960s and 1970s Jazz, Soul and Funk. 

     The Waaberi ensemble, established by the Ministry of Information and National Guidance, was present since the genre's inception and served as training ground for many of the biggest stars of Somali song such as Magool and Maryam Mursal. 

      Qaraami acquired a political character throughout the government of Siad Barre, with many artists either praising the regime producing "revolutionary music" sponsored by the government or singing protest songs. Qaraami songs are still highly popular in Somalia.

01 - Waaberi & Ubaxa Cacaanka - Aabbe Siyaad (5:30)

02 - Waaberi & Students - Itaageer Allahayow (6:31)

03 - Waaberi - Magac U Yaal (4:25)

04 - Waaberi - Tolweynaha Hantiwadaagga Ah (3:19)

05 - Waaberi & Xasan Aadan Samatar - Beletweyne Pt. 1 (8:23)

06 - Waaberi & Xasan Aadan Samatar - Beletweyne Pt. 2 (6:56)

07 - Waaberi - Tolweynaha Hantiwadaagga Ah (Reprise) (1:28)

Tsehay Yohannes - Letinish [2012] [ethiopia]

Tsehay Yohannes - Yewahlibe

       The fact that Tsehay Yohannes (ፀሃየ ዮሃንስ) has not been featured on the voluminous Ethiopiques series is a testament to the richness of Ethiopia's musical history. 

       Born in 1961, Yohannes (also spelled Yohanis) started singing for the Kebur Zebegna band at age 14 and recorded his debut album, Tey Munit, in 1974. He later played with the Roha Band and Dadimos Band. 

         Having grown up in Tigrai but born in Gondar, Yohannes sang both in Amharic and Tigrinya and promoted cultural unity in his lyrics. Great dissension remains today between separatist Eritreans, Habesha, and Ethiopians alike. Because Amharic is considered an invasive language to the other cultures, illiteracy is a complicated issue in Ethiopia. Yohannes' hit song "Berta Zemede," a tribute to activist Edeget Beheberet Zemecha, became the official theme for the the "Manbebena Mestaf" and "Meseret Temehert" movements which almost doubled the literacy rate of the country in the 70s and 80s. 

  

      Tsehay Yohannes has yet again graced Ethiopian music lovers everywhere with another impeccably crafted album. For the past few decades Tsehay has continually indulged his fans with his own brand of music that sets him apart from all other artists in the music industry. 

        His rich blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies and modern rhythm has again left his fans in awe at his musical talent and unsurpassed vocal ability. He is delighted at now being able to entertain his fans with what can be described as one of his best ever musical projects, in a career which has spanned several decades. 

     Tsehay is arguably one of the most gifted Ethiopian artists of his generation and has proved to be an inspiration for many of the up and coming young artists of today. With the song and music video named ‘Beanew Bey’, otherwise known as ‘Welayta’, he serves to express his love and admiration for all cultures and traditions that encompass Ethiopia. The entire album provides listeners with a variety of traditional styles that convey Tsehay’s patriotism and love for his country and his people. This is a wonderful album which will be sure to be popular amongst all Ethiopian music enthusiasts.

01 - Tsehay Yohannes - Selantiya (5:41)

02 - Tsehay Yohannes - Atamirim Woy (5:29)

03 - Tsehay Yohannes - Nefse (5:25)

04 - Tsehay Yohannes - Lela (5:40)

05 - Tsehay Yohannes - Min Yewitegne Neber (5:30)

06 - Tsehay Yohannes - Fikiri (3:21)

07 - Tsehay Yohannes - Leba (4:46)

08 - Tsehay Yohannes - Letinish (4:41)

08 - Tsehay Yohannes - Yamilak Sira (5:36)

09 - Tsehay Yohannes - Yetizita Esregna (4:59)

10 - Tsehay Yohannes - Limegi (4:25)

11 - Tsehay Yohannes - Eweraredalehu (4:25)

   Partial Discography:   

Tey Munit (1974)

Fenchettwa (1975)

Sab Sam (1977)

Tur New (1979)

Tebale Ende (1982)

v.a. - Ethio-Groove Mix For Radio Cafe Gibraltar [ethiopia]

01. Tewelde Redda - Milenu

02. Tsehaytu Beraki - Medjemerya feqrey 

03. Mahmoud Ahmed - Mela Mela

04. Mahmoud Ahmed - Kulun Mankwalesh

05. Muluken Mellesse - Embwa Belew

06. Tlahoun Gessesse - Alegntaye

07. Hirut Beqele - Almokerkum Neber

08. Tlahoun Gessesse - Aykedashem Lebe

09. Alemayehu Eshete - Tey Gedyeleshem

10. Mahmoud Ahmed - Belomi Benna

11. Ayalew Mesfin - Hasabe

12. Samuel Belay - Aynotchesh Yerefu

13. Wallias Band - Metch Ene Terf Feleghu

14. Seyoum Gèbrèyès, Alèm-Girma Band - Hamétègnaw

15. Alemayehu Eshete - Betchayen Tegodahu

16. Muhammed Awel - Unknown

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Dashim Mesgina - Tigrgna and Tgre Songs [eritrea]

originally posted at Lola Vandaag blogspot > here

Dashim Mesgina

01 - Dashim Mesgina - Good Sleeping  (6:17)

02 - Dashim Mesgina - The Sun Is Shining  (5:47)

03 - Dashim Mesgina - Lonely World  (4:40)

04 - Dashim Mesgina - Lady Fighters  (6:12)

05 - Dashim Mesgina - Cow Without Son (5:39)

06 - Dashim Mesgina - instrumental  (2:35)

07 - Dashim Mesgina - The Ladies Of Our Country  (5:04)

08 - Dashim Mesgina - Happy Wedding  (5:17)

09 - Dashim Mesgina - Good Love (6:37)

10 - Dashim Mesgina - Uthan  (6:20)

11 - Dashim Mesgina - When The Ladies Is Gone From The Refuge Of Love  (7:04)