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Dance At Your Own Risk: Debo & Feedel Band at Artisphere in Arlington June 27th

Tadias Magazine
By Tadias Staff

Published: Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

New York (TADIAS) — Whether you are into eskista, reggae or breakdance, it can’t get any better than to get your groove on with Debo and Feedel bands performing together in one place. The two bands are scheduled to share the stage (hosted by Grammy nominated Ethiopian-born singer Wayna) at Artisphere in Arlington, Virginia on Friday June 27th.

Boston-based Debo Band, founded by Ethiopian-American Saxophonist Danny Mekonnen, is known for its cross-cultural appeal and popularizing the sounds of “swinging Addis” from the 1960’s and 1970’s  among modern-day American audiences. The group is currently working on its second album following their debut self-titled record released in 2012. “We are self-producing our sophomore album, which will feature original songs along with Ethiopian traditional medleys, unique covers, and wild mashups that push the limits of our band’s sound,” states their announcement on the pledgemusic.com campaign website.

Likewise, Feedel Band is also currently working on a new album with producer and Gogol Bordello band member Thomas Gobena soon to be released by Electric Cowbell Records. As OkayAfrica highlights the ethio-jazz group, which hails from the Washington, D.C. area, “have been making waves with their vintage Ethiopique sound” while Apropop Worldwide says the band ”keeps the funky experimentation of 70s Ethiopia alive.”
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If You Go:
Friday June 27 – 8pm
Debo Band + Feedel Band w/ DJ Underdog
Hosted by Wayna
Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22207
Adv Tix $15 – Day of $18
Click here to RSVP via Facebook

Watch: Debo Band: Ethiopian Funk On A Muggy Afternoon (NPR)

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Gemini Health Care Group to Hold Annual Fundraiser Gala – September 24

Tadias Magazine
Events News

Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011

New York (TADIAS) – The Annual Fundraising Gala benefitting the Gemini Health Care Group, a U.S.-based non-profit organization that focuses on providing medical services to children and pediatrics assistance to medical professionals in Ethiopia, is scheduled to take place in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

The theme for this year’s event is “Bridging the Health Care Gap through Partnerships,” and the keynote speaker is Dr. Aziza Shad, the Amey Distinguished Professor of Neuro-Oncology and Childhood Cancer as well as Director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Georgetown University School of Medicine. The entertainnemnt segment of the evening features singer Hiruth Girma, accompanied by Alemayhu Makonnen and his band.

“We are also delighted to honor outstanding individuals who have made tremendous contributions in the areas of education, research, public health and community service nationally and internationally,” the statment said.

The honorees include Dr. Aklilu Lemma (posthumously), who was the former Dean of the Faculty of Science and Director of the Institute of Pathobiology at Addis Ababa University. His pioneering research produced a cheap and locally available intervention that helped combat a parasitic disease called Schistosomiasis or Bilharzia. Other awardees include Dr. Ahmed Moen, Dr. Tsehaye Teferra and Ms. Mary Cohen.

The press release notes: “In March 2011, we took a medical mission trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia consisting of medical and surgical teams. Sub-specialists in pediatric ENT, urology, ophthalmology, audiology, neurology, pulmonology, endocrinology, dermatology and emergency medicine performed services at three local hospitals as well as at Mekanisa School for the Deaf. The medical team also conducted a two day Continuing Medical Education (CME) attended by nearly 120 pediatricians and pediatric residents and medical staff. While we take a moment to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, as well as thank our supporters, our medical mission to Ethiopia continues.”
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If You Go:
4th Annual Fundraising Gala
Gemini Health Care Group
Saturday, September 24, 2011
7pm – Midnight
The Sheraton National Hotel
900 S. Orme Street,
Arlington, VA 22204
To RSVP call 914-826-6421
More info at www.ghcg.org

Events, Featured

Dr. Mehret Mandefro, Mahmoud Ahmed to Headline 3rd GHCG Gala

Above: Dr. Mehert Mandefro, member of White House Fellows
Class of 2010, will deliver the keynote address at the Gemini-
Health Care Group’s annual event, while the evening ‘s music
segment will be headlined by cultural-icon Mahmoud Ahmed.

Tadias Magazine
Events News

Updated: Friday, September 3, 2010

New York (Tadias) – The 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala for Gemini Health Care Group, a U.S. based NGO that focuses on providing pediatric medical services and professional training in Ethiopia, is scheduled to take place in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

According to Zeithuna K. Ebba, GHCG’s Public Relations Officer, the upcoming event will feature inspirational speakers and plenty of entertainment. “We are honored to have Dr. Mehret Mandefro deliver the Keynote address,” Zeithuna told Tadias Magazine. “We are also very excited to announce that legendary singer Mahmoud Ahmed will grace the entertainment part of the evening.”

The PR Officer said the 2010 fundraiser will include live and silent auctions of paintings and other donated items. “The live auction will highlight works by a diverse group of international artists, including the New York-based Japanese portrait painter Kumiko Buller, who donated her favorite painting of young Obama,” Zeituna said. “Other participating artists include Dilip Sheth, Solomon Asfaw and Debebe Tesfaye.” The live auction will be hosted by the Maryland based multimedia marketing and promotional network, Tebabu and Associates.

According to the evening’s program, the gala will also honor neurologist Dr. Enawgaw Mehari, Founder and President of People to People (P2P).

If You Go:
3rd Annual Fundraising Gala
Gemini Health Care Group
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 7pm
The Sheraton National Hotel
900 S. Orme Street,
Arlington, VA 22204
To RSVP call 914-826-6421
www.ghcg.org
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Cover Image: Dr. Mehret Mandefro (Photo courtesy of GHCG); Mahmoud Ahmed, pictured at Damrosch’s Park, NYC, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. (Photo by Trent Wolbe/Tadias File).

Video: Dr. Ebba K. Ebba, Founder of Gemini Health Care Group, on 50 in 52 interview (2009)