Tigist Ejigu - Ambassel [1997] [ethiopia]

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                                 Pianist Tigist Ejigu

                 Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tigist Ejigu developed a passion for music when she was a little girl. She had a sharp ear for music, and when she reached 10th grade she join the prestigious Yared Music School of Addis Ababa. Tigist showed an uncanny ability to replicate on piano most any music to which she was given ear. Her formal training at Yared exposed her to a broader repertoire of music, and both her technical expertise and her interpretive insightfulness blossomed.

                 In 1989, Tigist graduated from Yared with honors. She began performing professionally at hotels and restaurants in Addis Ababa. Wabe Shebelle, the Ibex, the Samit and the Hilton in Addis Ababa were among the hosts of her performances. Her repertoire included faithful renditions of traditional Ethiopian, western classical, and popular international music. It also included sensitive interpretative variations on themes of traditional Ethiopian and western classical music.

                 Tigist moved to America in 1996. She first performed at small Ethiopian restaurants and nightclubs in Washington, DC. She performed solo and with small ensembles, and she primarily performed traditional Ethiopian music. As her notoriety evolved, she began playing across the US -including Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York. DC is her home, and audiences at the Washington Hilton and the Hilton Capital find great favor with her sensitive melding of Classical and popular international themes. Of late, she has focused upon performing her own compositions. They have a jazz like improvisational quality, yet they capture and reflect both traditional Ethiopian and Western Classical aesthetics. Her performances are heartfelt, and her music has a universal appeal while Ethiopia is forever present.

         Tigist's first album, Ambassel, has achieved international recognition. Her new second album is a collection of sensitive interpretations of Ethiopia's popular and traditional melodies. It is reflective of Tizita, Bati, Anchehoye Lene and Ambassel modes of expression.

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Tigist Ejigu - 01 - Ambassel [a small village name found in Welo region,Ethiopia] (8:17)
Tigist Ejigu - 02 - Yematbela Wof [Unedible Bird] (6:38)
Tigist Ejigu - 03 - Yiwedegn Aywedegn [Does He Love Me, Does He Not] (6:37)
Tigist Ejigu - 04 - Marigne Biyeshalehu [Accept My Apolgy] (5:33)
Tigist Ejigu - 05 - Endit neh [How Are You?] (5:01)
Tigist Ejigu - 06 - Tizita [Nostalgia] (8:22)
Tigist Ejigu - 07 - S'thed s'ketelat [I'll Keep On Following Her Wherver She Goes] (5:06)
Tigist Ejigu - 08 - Letidar [For Marriage] (6:03)
Tigist Ejigu - 09 - Nafkote [My Beloved One Whom I Miss So Much] (6:41)
Tigist Ejigu - 10 - Yenne fiker [My Love] (5:07)

Ejigayehu 'Gigi' Shibabaw - Illuminated audio [2003] [ethiopia]

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Gigi - Illuminated Audio (full album) 

01. Gigi - Abay (5:20)

02. Gigi - Tew Ante Sew (4:22)

03. Gigi - Mengedegna (5:35)

04. Gigi - Kahn (3:49)

05. Gigi - Sew Argen (5:19)

06. Gigi - Nafeken (5:25)

07. Gigi - Abet Wubet (4:09)

08. Gigi - Guramayle (4:29)

09. Gigi - Gud Fella (5:35)

10. Gigi - Guramayle (slight return) (2:39)

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11. Youtopia Feat Gigi - Zomaye (Vocal House Mix) (8:37)  (bonus track)

Mixtape - Ethio Deep [ethiopia]

This mixtape features tracks from 

Tamrat Ferengi, 
Mahmoud Ahmed, 
Tlahoun Gessesse, 
Girma Beyene, 
Teshomé Meteku 


and more.




   Ethio Deep - 01 - Tamrat Ferengi, Mahmoud Ahmed, Tlahoun Gessesse,Girma Beyene,Teshomé Meteku and more    (59:35)    




01 - Gubelye (My Gubel) - Mulatu Astatqe
02 - Sethéd Sekètèlat - Tlahoun Gessesse
03 - Yemendjar Shega - Muluqen Mellesse
04 - Set Alamenem - Girma Beyene
05 - Asmarina - Feqadu Amdé-Meskel
06 - Yekermo sew - Seyfu Yohanne
07 - Fikrishin Kelkiyiw - Tamrat Ferengi
08 - Fikratchin - Menelik Wossenatchew
09 - Fetsum Deng Ledj Nesh - Mahmoud Ahmed
10 - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh - Batha Gèbrè-Heywèt
11 - Bèy lesènabètesh - Gétatchèw Kassa
12 - Wededku Afqerkush - Alemayehu Eshete
13 - Mot Adeladayu - Tèshomé Meteku
14 - Heywete - Tesfa Maryam Kidane

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The Lalibelas - The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus [2015] [aus+eth]

       The Lalibelas are led by bassist and composer Yoseph H. Bekele who arrived in Australia in 2012 from Ethiopia. He has toured internationally with leading East African musicians, including Aster Aweke, Samuel Yirga, Mahmoud Ahmed, and has been a mainstay of the Ethiopian music scene, having played bass and guitar with a huge variety of singers. 

     The Lalibelas bring together talented Australian and Ethiopian musicians, that perform Yoseph’s Ethio-Jazz and funk compositions. Yoseph developed a strong friendship with Harry James Angus through MAV’s Visible Music Mentoring Program in 2013 and are continuing to collaborate musically. 

Guitar - Adam Halliwell 

Saxophone - Solomon Sisay 

Drums - Zelalem Negatu 

Baritone Saxophone - Macks Dowling 

Harmonica - Chris Maunders

Bass - Yoseph Hailemariam 

Keyboard - Stephen Khlentzos 

Trumpet - Harry James Angus

       This recording captures the raw sound of The Lalibelas, created in a few short but high-energy hours full of improvisation, twists and turns, and no overdubs or turning back.

The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus - 1. Awdamet (4:40)

The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus - 2. That Song (4:51)

The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus - 3. Atamba Sil (7:26)

The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus - 4. Kendegena (5:48)

The Lalibelas with Harry James Angus - 5. Selam (8:32)

Daniel WoldeGebriel - Slow Tracks [2011] [ethiopia]

Daniel WoldeGebriel - Piano Improvisation

Daniel WoldeGebriel - 01 - Ambasel (8:03)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 02 - Kalien Atiybgne (5:03)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 03 - Gidyelem (4:36)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 04 - Endenie Sewinet (7:16)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 05 - Endemalselechat (6:09)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 06 - Betizita Kignit (5:53)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 07 - Kumetish Loganew (7:01)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 08 - Worashi Yata Fikir (6:32)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 09 - Tizita (8:42)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 10 - Melkam Wuleta (7:19)
Daniel WoldeGebriel - 11 - Tizitashe Zewetir (6:52)

Chachi Tadesse - I am An African [2007] [ethiopia]

       Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Chachi Tadesse has used her roots to grow an international music career. At the age of 16 Chachi joined a well known Ethiopian cover-band, touring extensively while building her musical skills and fan base. In 1982 Chachi moved to the USA, taking classes in Music, acting and modeling and touring extensively with reggae artists.

Chachi Tadesse - I am An African

       While living in the U.S. Chachi recorded er first album, combining Amharic lyrics with Reggae beats to create a unique and sought after sound. Following the success of her first album, Chachi joined forces with Dallol, Ziggy Marley's former band, to tour the U.S. and the Caribbean. In the late 1990's Chachi teamed up with producer Clive Hunt at the famous Kariang Studios in Jamaica to produce a collaborative album with some of the biggest names in Raggea.

       Over the years Chachi has become a pop icon not only in Ethiopia but across Africa and its diaspora. She has appeared at large international music festivals including Reggae on the River and the Bob Marley Birthday Festival in Jamaica. In Ethiopia her 'I am an African' concert at Meskel square brought upwards of 40,000 attendees.

Chachi Tadesse - 01 - I am An African (7:46)

Chachi Tadesse - 02 - Happy Song (4:57)

Chachi Tadesse - 03 - I am An African (remix) (6:52)

Chachi Tadesse - 04 - Abbaba Janhoy (4:08)

Chachi Tadesse - 05 - Hungry Children (1:58)

Chachi Tadesse - 06 - Sad Situation (5:38)

Chachi Tadesse - 07 - H.I.M. Haile Selassie (5:05)

Chachi Tadesse - 08 - One Day (5:25)

Chachi Tadesse - 09 - Smile Ethiopia (3:58)

Chachi Tadesse - 10 - Yeandiyosh Alem (5:12)