Interview with Eskender Aseged about life in San Francisco
The San Francisco Chronicle’s SFGate.com features an interview with restauranteur Eskender Aseged.
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Sofia Bushen to Represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant
23-year old Sofia Bushen will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA contest.
Catch Meklit Hadero in Washington D.C and New York
After a few years behind the scenes honing her skills in San Francisco, Meklit Hadero “takes on the world.”
Sheba Sahlemariam: ‘The Lion Of Sheba’
Above: Ethiopian born Sheba Sahlemariam’s music is a fusion of many different cultures. The Jamica Gleaner Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter…
Hanatzeb Gallery to Host Second Exhibition
Above: Hanatzeb Gallery, located on Bennett Street, Atlanta’s vibrant antiques and arts district, is focused on cutting edge artworks from…
An Entertaining Interview With Robel Kassa
Talented graphic designer and entrepreneur Robel Kassa’s latest works display “serious social taboos presented in utter abandon and humor.”
Cross-Cultural Music Improvisations: A Conversation with Dan Harper
We spoke with Dan about his album “Punt Made in Ethiopia” and his work to create genuine cross-cultural conversations through music.
Is Sex Important to a Relationship?
Nature has decided that boys are more susceptible to sex than women, who are blessed in taming their sexual appetites far better than men.
OnLove: Megan McCarthy & Haile Gebregziabher (The Washington Post)
Above: “Megan, who is of Irish ancestry, and Haile, born in Ethiopia and raised in Eritrea, celebrated with an Irish-Catholic…
Nyala – The Ethiopian Way (Restaurant Review)
LA: The area from Olympic Blvd. going South on Fairfax Ave. has become an Ethiopian bistro walk with a slew of eateries.
Nick Page’s Ethiopian band
The Nick in question was Nick Page, the English musician and producer who goes by the name Dubulah. Page has a long history of this kind of collaboration.
Photos from Chicago: Ethiopian Cultural Festival and Soccer Tournament
The Week-long annual Ethiopian Soccer Tournament will conclude this weekend with a cultural festival and the final games to be held at Lane Tech Stadium. View Photos.
Jazz Photo Show: Chester Higgins, Frank Stewart, Gediyon Kifle
The Gallery at AYN Studio in Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the jazz photo show featuring artists Chester Higgins Jr., Frank Stewart, and Gediyon Kifle.
Girls Gotta Run Foundation Supports Ethiopian Summer Adventures
Publisher’s Note: Monday, June 22, 2009. Dr. Patricia E. Ortman, a retired Women’s Studies Professor and an artist, is the…
13-Year-old Ethiopian Squash Player Shines at IOC Presentation
“I was really nervous but enjoyed doing the presentation today. It has been amazing to travel to Switzerland and meet my hero, Nicol (David – world number one squash player).” – Hanna
Sara Tesfai: up-and-coming Ethiopian Female artist
Above: High School student Sara Tesfai is an up and coming Ethiopian female artist who was born and raised in…
Ethiopian American Supermodel: Having Obama as President is “priceless”
In a wide ranging interview with Hamptons Magazine, Liya Kebede discusses her new children’s clothing line, her upcoming movie gig, politics and more.
Grammy Nominated Singer Wayna Comes to Philly
Upcoming Events Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009 NateBrown Entertainment Presents Wayna Grammy nominated recording artist Wayna comes to Philly for…
Long Distance: A film about an Ethiopian athlete in the Bronx
The film follows Abiyot as he prepares for an important race. Every morning at break of dawn he tirelessly trains in the empty streets of his Bronx neighborhood.
Power Couple: Ethiopian-born Gelila Assefa & Husband Wolfgang Puck
“Could you imagine if I didn’t work and just sat and home and waited for him once my kids went to bed?” asks Gelila Assafa Puck, second wife of the celebrity chef.
Photos from L.A.’s Little Ethiopia: Tsehai Poetry Jam
An intergenerational poetry reading and panel discussion examining four decades of Ethiopian immigrant’s life in the U.S was held in Los Angeles.
Addis Journal: Stencil Paintings for the Ethiopian Music Festival
The picture above is a stenciled portrait of Alemayehu Eshete, a renowned Ethiopian vocalist, being displayed at an exhibition in Alliance Ethio-Francaise’s gallery in Addis.
Got Mother’s Day flowers? Ethiopia does, but few are buying
Ethiopia is being hit hard by a dramatic slump in demand for flowers as the global economic crisis forces consumers to curb spending on perceived luxuries.
The Film Guzo: Interview With Director Aida Ashenafi
The following is an interview with filmmaker Aida Ashenafi. Her latest documentary Guzo (Amharic for Journey), is scheduled to premier in Washington, DC, on May 9.
Queen of Sheba Represents Ethiopia at Choice Eats 2009 (Tadias TV)
The following video shows the second Choice Eats tasting event, among those dishing out delicious and eclectic cuisine was Philipos Mengistu of Queen of Sheba NYC.
Video: K’naan’s Crew Member Wears Bernos
In this video Rayzak, a member of the Somali-born rapper K’naan’s crew, is shown wearing the Bernos ‘Made in Africa’ shirt. Enjoy!
Ethiopian-Groove: Boston’s Debo Band Playing in NYC
Debo Band, Boston’s 8-piece Ethio-groove collective, is playing in NYC tonight at L’Orange Bleue (doors open at 10pm).
Two Ethiopian-American Obama Aides to Watch in Washington Politics
The Root, a daily online magazine published by Washington Post and Newsweek, has named two Ethiopian Americans on its list of 10 dynamic young balck leaders.
Ethiopian Jazz, Ellington and more: LA Weekly’s Conversation With Mulatu Astatke
In the Ethiopian musical world Mulatu Astatke is atypical, totally unique, a legend unto himself. He was the first Ethiopian musician educated abroad, object of tribute and admiration.
Top 5 Passover Traditions From Around The World
The Passover celebration begins today at sundown as Jewish communities around the world gather to tell the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt.
The New York African Film Festival
Get ready for an incredible journey. The New York African Film Festival opens tonight.
Legendary Artist Annie Lee Exhibits in Brooklyn
House of Art Gallery welcomes Ms. Annie Frances Lee – artist, gallery owner, and art distributor – in her first exhibition in Brooklyn.
Jessica Rankin’s Solo Exhibition Featuring Embroidery
The Project is pleased to present Jessica Rankin’s second solo exhibition at the gallery featuring her embroidery works and a new series of drawings and watercolors.
Exhibition Honoring Helen Suzman
The Helen Suzman Exhibition at the Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda in Washington, DC, traces the life and times of a great South African.
Revocup: Ethiopian Coffee via Kansas
While Starbucks lags behind, Kansas-based and Ethiopian owned Revocup Coffee Roasters are giving back 10 cents for every cup of coffee and 1 dollar for every pound of coffee sold.
Boston’s Debo Band Brings Ethiopian Grooves to North East Cities
For three years, Debo Band has been cultivating a small but enthusiastic following in the loft spaces, neighborhood bars, and church basements of Boston.
The Art of Peace, Tesfaye Tekelu’s Journey & Ethiopia’s First Aikido Dojo
For the past three years, Tesfaye Tekelu, Co-Founder and Manager of the Awassa Youth Campus (AYC), has been training at Aikido dojos around the world.
Movie Review: Cadillac Records
Ever so often a movie comes along that captures the spirit of an age, Parkwood Pictures’ Cadillac Records is such a movie.
Chester Higgins: Omo Spirit Narrative
“I find that interplay between our world of flesh and the Spirit still existing in Ethiopia. I felt it most acutely when I traveled this year to the South among the Omo people.”
Eleni’s Kitchen Adds Taste of Ethiopia to Global Flavors
It all started with a dream to have simple-to-cook, yet authentically prepared Ethiopian sauce.
Today at National Museum of African Art: Lecture on Lalibela
Leading Ethiopian art historian Marilyn Heldman, author of African Zion: The Sacred Art of Ethiopia, will hold the lecture at noon.
“Ethiopia” Song in Joni Mitchell’s Ballet The Fiddle and The Drum
Joni Mitchell chose “Ethiopia” as one of four songs that are part of The Fiddle and The Drum, a full-length ballet, but matching the choreography to the African-influenced song was the biggest challenge.
K’Naan: The Somali-Canadian singer-rapper, mixing hip hop and Ethiopian jazz
Recap: K’Naan at The Annex Madison Decider by Scott Gordon February 11, 2009 K’Naan played hip-hop, several styles of African…
Photos And Video Exhibition: The Past And Future of Ethiopians in Israel (NYC)
Seven Generations: Photos and Video by Avishai Mekonen New York – These stunning works explore the past and future of…
Art Talk at Columbia University: Ethiopia’s Artistic Tradition
Today, Columbia University will hosts a lecture by Dr. Abebe Zegeye entitled “The Magical Universe of Art: Ethiopian artist Zerihun Yetmgeta’s works.”
New York Times Photographer Chester Higgins: Southern Omo Tribes of Ethiopia
Chester Higgins’ most recent photographs focus on the peoples of the Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Higgins, Jr. is one of the most significant photographers of his generation.
Imagining Tobia & Ethiopia Whispers: Art Show at Westfield State College
An exhibition entitled ‘IMAGinING TOBIA’ by Dr. Salem Mekuria and the New England Premier of ‘Ethiopia Whispers’, paintings by Sofia Kifle are on display at the Westfield State College.
Three Acts Win Big at the Grammys: Two Ethiopian-Americans seated among the stars
Wayna and Kenna are the two Ethiopian Americans who earned their seats as Nominees at the 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
A lecture at Columbia University on Ethiopian artist Zerihun Yetmgeta’s works
Dr. Abebe Zegeye (pictured above) of the University of South Africa and Yale University will be presenting the lecture at Columbia University on February 12, 2009.
Short- term paid work: Assistance with Film Translation Needed
Assistance with Film Translation: Our film is an independent documentary that follows one girl as she is adopted from an…
Bati: New Ethiopian Restaurant in Brooklyn Now Open for Business
Owner Hibist Legesse has described the food as “traditional Ethiopian with a focus on nutrition and health” and the food tastes healthy in the ways one wants it to.
Legacy of President Obama’s Mother
The candidacy and election of President Barack Obama drew international eyes to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and it is his late mother who stirs strong emotions of memory and hope.
Zrubavel: Ethiopian-Israeli Film to Premiere in New York
ZRUBAVEL New York Premiere! Winner of Best Film Award – 2008 Haifa International Film Festival The first Israeli film by…
Treasure Trove of Ethiopian Music: Who is Tezera Haile Michael?
Tezera Haile Michael was a songwriter and arranger, who’s songs were recorded by Bezunesh Bekele, Mahmoud Ahmed and Tilahoun Gessesse.
Historic Duke Ellington Boulevard Boasts of a Jazzy Past
If you Google “106th Street NYC” , you’ll find a link to, among other things, a “Gypsy-Cab Driver Slain on E. 106th Street.” Just an average New York City block, right? Think again.
Want to learn an Ethiopian language? New Blog to help you reclaim your mother tongue
BY chitra Aiyar January 23, 2009 If you are interested in participating, email a few sentences about why you want…
Ethiopia still hiring, despite global economic slowdown
According to Ezega.com, a web portal that lists new jobs in Ethiopia, the sectors that registered the most new jobs were: Engineering, Accounting and IT sectors.
Hot Shots from Obama Inauguration
Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. View hot shots…
Washington: It’s Party Town U.S.A.
Washington is gearing up for one heck of a party for Barack Obama. The District has been transformed by an influx of gala-goers and celebs.
Inaugural Bash: Words and Photos to Get You in Festive mood
Tomorrow at noon, Barack Obama will become the first African American to hold the highest office in the land, when he is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
Minyeshu: An eclectic but faithfully Ethiopian artist
She captivates her audience with bewitching dance steps. In an interview with Afrik.com the young artist talks about her music, her culture and her beloved country, Ethiopia.
Memo to Obama Team: Wine and Dine in Little Ethiopia
The newbies in town are forewarned that they’re not real insiders until they have made their way to Little Ethiopia, the D.C. neighborhood known for its cluster of Ethiopian restaurants.
For an Ethiopian Painter in Paris, new levels of public recognition
Featured in exhibitions in two prestigious French galleries in Autumn 2008, the work of Fikru Gebre Mariam has reached new levels of both aesthetic power and public recognition.
Images from Ethiopia
On Jan. 22, Kalispell gallery presents images from Ethiopia by Photographer Andrew Geiger. Geiger’s photos from Ethiopia feature tribes where life has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.
Top Ethiopia Related Websites of 2008
Tadias Magazine announces its first annual top websites. Along with the traditional listing of news websites by traffic, we have included our own top 10 non-profit organizations and more.
Tadias’ 20 Favorite People of 2008
Here are our 20 favorite people we interviewed and/or featured their work last year. Happy 2009!
How normal will life be for the Obama girls?
They’re only 10 and 7, and already designers are angling to dress them. They’ve been on the cover of People and Us Weekly. And there’s that standing invitation to the set of “Hannah Montana.”
Alexa: Top 20 Sites in News and Media
Tadias Magazine will announced its first annual listing of the top ten websites on New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Top 10 Events of 2008 Covered by Tadias
The following are our top ten favorite Ethiopian-American related events that we attended and/or featured in 2008. We wish all our readers “Happy Holidays!”
Ethiopian Web site of the Year Results (Mestewat.com)
Society of Ethiopian Web Developers annual election of the Best Ethiopian Web site of the year is here.
Skoto Gallery is pleased to present Visionaries and Outcasts
Above: Michael Ince, River Bird Landing, 2008, black locust wood, southern yellow pine, stone, glass, 84x96x36 inches. (Photo: Zabby Scott).…
Assegid Gessesse’s mixed media prints
The Green Desk Wall Space, in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood recently exhibited Assegid Gessesse’s spirited mixed media prints. “I am a memory tourist,” Gessesse says.
San Francisco Sunday Oct 5: Free Ethiopian Cultural Show–Circus– & Aikido
See Tesfaye Tekelu, dance and aikido instructor, and Meshu Tamrat, director and trainer, as they present a variety of colorful performances never before seen in the United States.
A Doctor’s Memoir: Ethiopia’s Troubled Health Care System
Editor’s Note: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 New York (Tadias) – Ethiopian-born Sosena Kebede (pictured above left) served as an Assistant…
Interview: A Green Photographer With His Lens on Ethiopia
When Andarge Asfaw returned to his childhood home, Ethiopia, he had not been there for 27 years. He spoke with Tadias about his photography career, his trip to Ethiopia and his new book.
Do you Couchsurf? Note From Canada via Ethiopia
I live in Canada and I am writing this from Ethiopia on my way to Sudan. Couchsurfing all along. How many of us crash on our friend’s friend or friend’s cousin’s couch when traveling?
Afewerk Tekle: His Brush is Stronger than the Machine Gun
Speaking about his life-long dedication to the fine arts, Maitre Afewerk Tekle instills in us the importance of using art to inspire people, to uplift nations and to create an optimistic view of life.
Events Journal: Ethiopian Girls Gotta Run NYC art show
We arrived at the Gallery almost half an hour early to find guests, including Coach Mike Barnow and several Ethiopian members of the Club, already there.
Interview with Miss World Ethiopia
The first American-born Ethiopian beauty queen says, “You don’t have to be born in Ethiopia to be an Ethiopian.” Read More.