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04 June 2025
Inside the First Ever Boiler Room in Ethiopia
How the artist known as Ethiopian Records brought a bold and rooted vision to Addis Ababa's first take on the electronic music event.
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30 January 2025
Lady Hash is on a Quest to Transform East African Electronic Music
From YouTube tutorials to festival stages, here's how an Ethiopian psychology student became one of East Africa's most innovative DJs.
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04 June 2024
Step Inside Addis Ababa’s Coolest New Party, ‘The Lab’
Yohannes Hadish’s The Lab, a buzzing underground party in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, attracts over 1,500 attendees per edition.
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22 May 2024
Ebne Hakim Mints Timeless Soul and Ethiopian Influences on the ‘Brana’ EP
The R&B-influenced musician, Ebne Hakim, recently signed to Sony Music Africa for his Ethio-fusion sound.
Interview
13 March 2024
Jemberu Demeke Is Injecting Ethiopian Influences into Hip-Hop
We speak to the Ethiopian artist about his fiery new album, Esatu Se, delving into his distinct style and his fascination with the Amharic language.
Music
24 August 2023
Meet Wegdayit, the Singer Bringing Ethiopian Folklore to the Mainstream
The jazz singer is modernizing the tunes that raised a nation, all while fostering a deeper sense of self.
Music
20 July 2022
Rophnan Reconciles the Grief of Ethiopia's Past With Its Future Potential In New Album
We talk to the Ethiopian artist about SIDIST (VI), a personal album in which science and faith meet to speak to the nation's promising future.
Music
08 November 2021
Hailu Mergia On 'Tezeta' & the Future of Ethiopian Music
We sit down with the Ethiopian icon to talk about the re-release of his classic album alongside Walias Band and his hopes for the future.
Music
15 October 2021
6 Samples From 'Éthiopiques' in Hip-Hop
A brief history of Ethio-jazz cultural exchange featuring songs by Nas & Damian Marley, K'naan, Madlib and more.
Music
14 October 2021
8 Contemporary Ethiopian Artists to Check Out
Featuring Skat Nati, Iri Di, Ethiopian Records, Kelela, Batisso and more.
Music
01 October 2021
10 Songs That Tell the Story of Ethiopian Music
Featuring tracks from Aster Aweke, Mulatu Astatke, Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Seyfou Yohannes, Hailu Mergia and more.
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14 March 2018
Listen to Hailu Mergia's First Album In 15 Years, 'Lala Belu'
The legendary Ethiopian jazz musician once again shows us how it's done.
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