Taniqo - Wala Aikeseb [2004] [eritrea]

       Temesgen "Taniqo" Gebre Selassie is one of the hottest young Eritrean artists to come out of the Asmara music scene, with his unique blend of Eritrean guaila and pop.

Temesgen Taniqo - Tsebah Megesha

Taniqo - 01 - Tsebah Megesha (9:09)

Taniqo - 02 - Wala Aikeseb (6:01)

Taniqo - 03 - Begahdi Ne'elil (6:14)

Taniqo - 04 - Men Ikhi Men (6:09)

Taniqo - 05 - Debena Yele Serbi (6:15)

Taniqo - 06 - Mgudal Abyu Tsegemey (6:02)

Taniqo - 07 - Teta'isu (4:35)

Taniqo - 08 - Alamdni (7:03)

Taniqo - 09 - Felfalit Fiqhri (6:15)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohanes Afework ‎– Traditionelle Musik Aus Äthiopien [1994] [ethiopia]

One of the best album of traditional ethiopian music.

Alemayehu Fanta, Aklilu Gebretsadik and Yohannes Afework @ Fendika

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 01 - Selamta (4:18)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 02 - Sengo Megin - Zerafewa (5:14)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 03 - Ambassel (3:53)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 04 - Fanno Fanno (3:39)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 05 - Medina Zelesenya (5:28)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 06 - Bati (5:18)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 07 - Ethiopia Hagere (3:56)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 08 - Keto Aikerim Motu (3:48)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 09 - Gojam Gonder (5:43)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 10 - Abebayehoi (3:57)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 11 - Bati Bati (4:40)

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 12 - Shemonmwane (4:56)

Aster Aweke - Fikir [2006] [ethiopia]

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       Aster Aweke is often called “Africa’s Aretha Franklin” and has in the past few years been based in America. She was born in Ethiopia into the family of a well-to-do government official. In the mid 1970s the young Aster began to orientate herself with the music of her homeland, and sang with several local groups until 1977. 

       She was backed by one of the leading figures in the world of Ethiopian music, Ali Tango, not least financially. 

      Aster Aweke began to sing with the established group, Roha Band, but broke up with them after a short time when Ethiopia was thrown into political and economic chaos at the time of the revolution. After a few years of traveling around she settled down in Washington, USA. Aster Aweke is a very competent vocalist who sings in an American-influenced style but who nevertheless has preserved an undiscovered core of Africa.

    Aster Aweke must be heard! 

01. Aster Aweke - Fikir (6:08)

02. Aster Aweke - And Adirgen (6:52)

03. Aster Aweke - Netsa Negn (5:16)

04. Aster Aweke - Sewenatae (5:52)

05. Aster Aweke - Ayzoh (5:21)

06. Aster Aweke - Emyae (4:17)

07. Aster Aweke - Lishelimew (5:01)

08. Aster Aweke - Yesew-sew (6:17)

09. Aster Aweke - Azezo (5:51)

10. Aster Aweke - Chal-Chal (4:53)

11. Aster Aweke - Yikirta (5:07)

12. Aster Aweke - Yeamral (6:06)

13. Aster Aweke - Nefsae (6:21)

14. Aster Aweke - Murit (5:21)

Nebiyu T. Kebede - Mood Swings [2002] [ethiopia]

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       The highlights of "Mood Swings" are its originality, smoothingness and musical variety: Ethiopian, jazz, reggae, African Soukous, ballads and more. Every song, as the title of the album insinuates, possesses its own mood. 

       The album's "Nostalgia" and "Visions of Love" account for a mellow mood, "Eskesta" and "Sweet Soukous" are upbeat songs, "Night Life" and "Urban Life" possess a jazzy groove and the romantic "Berhane Nesh" and "Hiwot" are more reflective. 

"Endegena Degmo" has received high popularity for it's traditional yet modern feel. The last song on the album "All My Love" is a dance music produced in collaboration with a young and talented singer Yolanda Davis.

Nebiyu T. Kebede - 01 - Nostalgia (5:26)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 02 - Berhane Nesh (5:02)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 03 - Endegena Degmo (4:39)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 04 - Hiwot (4:28)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 05 - Eskesta (4:26)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 06 - Night Groove (4:12)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 07 - Visions of Love (4:30)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 08 - Urban Life (4:03)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 09 - Sweet Soukous (3:40)
Nebiyu T. Kebede - 10 - All My Love (4:41)

Nadav Haber Quartet - Addis Mist , A Journey Between Ethiopia and Jerusalem [2007] [israel+ethiopia]

         Nadav Haber started to learn the clarinet at the age of 10. In 1988-89 he lead a qaurtet in the Tel-Aviv clubs in Israel, and played in a blues duo. In the 90's nadav has switched to the tenor sax, and began to explore Ethiopian music. He played in Ethiopian dance bands all over Israel, in Ethiopian clubs and weddings. This has lead to the issue of Ethiopian Blues, and other smaller productions that were aimed at the Ethiopian Israeli market. 

          In recent years Nadav moved back to playing jazz, and in 2003 led a hard bop quintet in Jerusalem. He is currently working on two projects - an Ethiopian Jazz program and a “Favorite ballads” program.

Nadav Haber Quartet - Merkato

Nadav Haber Quartet - 01 - Merkato (6:23)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 02 - Revalation (8:40)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 03 - Reflection (9:09)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 04 - Rambling (8:33)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 05 - Limbo (8:42)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 06 - Sudan (6:16)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 07 - Arrival (7:02)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 08 - Tizita (9:03)
Nadav Haber Quartet - 09 - Prayer (12:38)

Ephrem Tamiru - Monmonai Neshe [ethiopia]

Ephrem Tamiru - Geday Nesh Geday

Ephrem Tamiru - 01 - Monmonai Neshe (5:44)

Ephrem Tamiru - 02 - Yecheger Yeleme Wey (6:28)

Ephrem Tamiru - 03 - Weye Lebba (7:04)

Ephrem Tamiru - 04 - Ken Setele (8:45)

Ephrem Tamiru - 05 - Yetebebun Neger (5:00)

Ephrem Tamiru - 06 - Geday Nesh Geday (7:57)

Ephrem Tamiru - 07 - Gogoesh Yesalesal (7:03)

Ephrem Tamiru - 08 - Erefew Lebby (6:59)