Africa’s unique cultures, ancient faith coexist in Ethiopia
The Dallas Morning News By ERIK HEINRICH Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Photo: A woman weaves baskets near…
Day: August 14, 2008
Ethiopian Ceramicists: Mamo Tessema & Sofia T. Gobena
This article discusses Ato Mamo’s influence on changing the perception of ceramists and ceramic art in Ethiopia, as well as his influence on the career of his cousin Sofia T. Gobena.
Rastas go ‘home’, but the locals worry if it’s gonna be all right
Above: Members of the Jamaican community in Shashemene, Ethiopia. The Scotsman By Tim Albone Published Date: 14 August 2008 Shashemene,…
Legendary Punks The Ex Find New Inspiration in Ethiopia
Chicago Tribune August 14, 2008 The Ex made their Chicago debut in 1994, and I’ll never forget it. Guitarists Terrie…
Notes on the News: Jailed Singer Is a Political Symbol (NPR)
In what is being called a nationally galvanizing incident, Ethiopia’s reggae star Tewodros Kassahun is being held in prison on charges of striking a homeless boy with his BMW.
Ethiopia Recap From The Zombie Chronicles
The Zombie Chronicles So after 24 hours of non-stop travel and almost 48 hours from a bed, I made it…
Man to walk from Accra to Ethiopia
Ghana web August 12th, 2008 Tamale (GNA) – Africa Welfare and Care Foundation (AWCF), a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) that…
Foreign policy lures ‘Obamacans’
Barack Obama yesterday netted the endorsement of three prominent Republicans, including Jim Leach and Lincoln Chafee, both of whom lost their seats to Democratic opponents in 2006.
The Lives of Two Ethiopian Ceramicists: Mamo Tessema & Sofia T. Gobena
Above: “Porcelain bowl,” teapot, and vase, ceramic. By Tessema, Mamo (Photo credit – National Archives, Contemporary African Art from the…