Photos: Teddy Afro at SummerStage 2014 Festival in New York
Teddy Afro performed at the 2014 SummerStage festival in New York’s Central Park on Saturday, July 5th.
Tag: Ethiopian music
Dance At Your Own Risk: Debo & Feedel Band at Artisphere in Arlington June 27th
Debo and Feedel bands are scheduled to perform at Artisphere in Arlington, Virginia on Friday June 27th.
Teddy Afro On Coke’s Cancellation of the Ethiopian Version of World Cup Anthem
Teddyafro.info Press Release Over the past months, we have been under intense pressures with flooding requests to reveal our positions…
Summer Stage NYC Presents Teddy Afro and Hahu Dance Crew — July 5th
Musician Teddy Afro and Hahu Dance Crew will perform at the 2014 SummerStage Festival in New York City on July 5th.
New Film by Rachel Samuel Profiles Legendary Musician Asnaketch Worku
“Asni” will screen on May 1st at NYU’s Institute of African American Affairs Cinema Studies & Africana Studies Program.
Rising Ethio-Jazz Singer Yeshi Demelash Prepares for U.S. Tour
Yeshi is scheduled to perform at SOB’s in New York on April 26th accompanied by her band, ‘Qene.’
Aster Aweke to Rock NYC: Valentines Day Weekend at Gramercy Theatre
Aster Aweke will perform in New York city during Valentines Day weekend at Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan.
ArifZefen: Digital Access to Ethiopian Songs
ArifZefen is a multi-channel music streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian community worldwide.
Tadias Interview: Grammy-nominated Singer and Songwriter, Wayna
We spkoke to Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Wayna, about her upcoming show in New York.
Summer of Ethiopian Music Continues: Krar Collective in NYC, Young Ethio Jazz in D.C.
A summary of upcoming Ethiopian concerts from the London-based Krar Collective in New York to Ethi Cali ensemble in L.A.
Ethio Cali Jazz Ensemble Live in Los Angeles – July 26
“The Ethio Cali ensemble’s sublime sound is inspired by the Golden Age of Ethiopian music of the 1960’s and 70’s.
Tadias Video Interview: Ethiopian Rock Band Jano Live in DC (UPDATED)
Tadias Magazine’s exclusive video interview with members of Jano, who played on July 4th at the historic Howard Theatre.
Summer of Ethiopian Music: Jano to Fendika, Teddy Afro to Mahmoud Ahmed
It is poised to be an exciting summer for Ethiopian music on the East Coast starting in D.C. next week.
CNN Features Ethiopian Rock Band Jano
CNN’s Errol Barnett recently interviewed members of the new Ethiopian rock band Jano and their manager in Addis.
Ethiopian Rock Band Jano to Perform in DC During Soccer Tournament
Ethiopian rock band Jano will make their U.S. debut on July 4th, 2013 at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Photos From New York Concert by Pianist Girma Yifrashewa
Girma Yifrashewa gave a performance of both Western and Ethiopian classical piano in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 8th.
Piano Concert by Girma Yifrashewa in Brooklyn – Saturday June 8th
Ethiopian classical pianist Girma Yifrashewa will perform at Issue Project Room in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 8th.
Classical Piano Concert by Girma Yifrashewa in Brooklyn
Ethiopian classical pianist Girma Yifrashewa is scheduled to perform at Issue Project Room in Brooklyn on June 8th.
Tikur Sew World Tour: Teddy Afro Performs at B.B. King in New York
Teddy Afro performed live at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York on Friday in continuation his current world tour.
Teddy Afro Live at B.B. King Blues Club
Organizers said Teddy will be the first Ethiopian to perform at the acclaimed NYC venue that is is noted for showcasing world-class musical talent.
Music Video Teaser by the Ethiopian Rock Band Jano Creates Online Buzz
Jano’s new teaser video is creating a buzz within the Ethiopian community online and elsewhere.
Fendika Dancers Returning to U.S. for Solo East Coast Tour
Fendika will perform in several U.S. cities including Hartford, Boston, Washington D.C., Smithfield, and New York City.
New Film Documents Teshome Mitiku’s Ethiopia Homecoming
Teshome Mitiku will be accompanied by several musicians from the Diaspora when he returns home next year.
Debo Band’s First Album: Interview with the Group’s Founder Danny Mekonnen
TADIAS interview with Debo band’s founder Danny Mekonnen about his group’s debut album.
Tadias Video Interview: Producer Bill Laswell on Jano Band
The next big music act to come out of Ethiopia may be the rock band called “Jano.”
Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video ‘Tikur Sew’
TADIAS caught up with Tamirat shortly after he returned to D.C., following the release of Tikur Sew.
Photos: Mahmoud Ahmed & Gosaye Tesfaye at the Historic Howard Theatre in D.C.
Mahmoud Ahmed & Gosaye Tesfaye performed at Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. during Memorial Day weekend.
Amha Eshete & Contribution of Amha Records to Modern Ethiopian Music
Amha is the Founder of Amha Records, whose work is part of the famous éthiopiques CD series.
How Ethiopian Music Went Global: Interview with Francis Falceto
Francis Falceto is the editor of the éthiopiques and éthiosonics CD series.”
Mahmoud & Gosaye at the Iconic Howard Theatre in D.C – Memorial Day Weekend
Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. is featuring an Ethiopian concert during Memorial Day weekend.
Interview With Kirubel Assefa: Taza Records’ Upcoming Album ‘Dimtsepia’
His new CD features various musicians, including Fitsum Mahadere, Tsedenia Gebremarkos, and Teklish.
Photos: 2012 Ethio Festival in DC Celebrates Music, Comedy, Fashion
2nd Annual Dagimawi Tinsa Holiday Bash in Washington DC featured music, comedy, and fashion.
Ethiopian St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Todd Simon’s Ethio-Cali Ensemble
Todd Simon’s Ethio Cali Ensemble will perform at the Del Monte Speakeasy in Los Angeles.
Tomas Doncker’s New CD Blends Ethiopian with R&B and Urban Sounds
Among others, the CD features Selam Woldermariam, whom Doncker dubs “The Jimi Hendrix of Ethiopia.
A Conversation With Elias Negash About His New CD “Jazzed Up”
California-based musician Elias Negash has a long resume in the music industry.
Music Video Buzz: Bole Bole by Liya Kebede; Tadias by Hahu
Two new music videos, “Bole Bole” and “Tadias” have been getting a lot of buzz lately. watch the videos.
Brooklyn to Ethiopia: Doncker, Gigi, Selam, Laswell, and more
It’s a tribute to Ethiopia and its history as it is a soulful blend of R&B, spoken word and global urban sounds.
Tadias TV: Ethiopian Dance & Live Music at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Watch our video coverage of the 2011 Lincoln Center Out of Doors concert in New York featuring Debo & Fendika.
Ethiopian Jazz at UCLA – Sunday, August 14
The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents an evening of Ethiopian rhythms and melodies on Sunday, August 14.
Photos: Debo & Fendika New York Concert
Debo band and special guest Fendika staged a memorable concert on Thursday, August 11th in New York.
Debo Band & Fendika Summer Tour Dates: L.A., Oakland, D.C., and NYC
The band will play in New York at the Lincoln Center Outdoors, scheduled for Thursday, August 11th (Today).
Debo & Fendika to Perform at The Lincoln Center Out of Doors – August 11
Debo band and Ethiopian cultural dance group Fendika to stage exciting NYC summer concert.
The E/O to Pay Tribute to Nerses Nalbandian
The Either/Orchestra gears up for tribute celebrating the work of Nerses Nalbandian.
Interview With E/O Bandleader Russ Gershon
We recently interviewed Russ Gershon, the bandleader for Either/Orchestra which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Backstage With Danny Mekonnen and Melaku Belay at Joe’s Pub in New York
Tadias TV caught up with Debo band’s founder and Fendika’s group leader at Joe’s Pub.
Here I come New York: Mahmoud Ahmed Live at SOB’s on September 18
Mahmoud Ahmed will perfrom in New York City at SOB’s on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
Part Three Exclusive: Teshome Mitiku Plans to Return to Ethiopia
In the last segment, his years abroad, his musician daughter Emila, and his plans to return to Ethiopia.
Debo Band Gears Up for U.S Tour With Fendika
Debo band’s upcoming U.S. tour highlights Fendika, a traditional Azmari group from Ethiopia.
Part Two: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
Part two highlights the reasons for his abrupt departure from Ethiopia forty years ago.
Part One: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
The artist talks about his extensive music career, his memories of Ethiopia and his daughter Emilia.
Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show
Teddy Afro was greeted by his adoring fans with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in New York City.
Either/Orchestra: A Secret Concert with Teshome Mitiku, a Great Ethiopian Voice
The Either/Orchestra has an upcoming show at the prestigious Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4th featuring Teshome Mitiku.
Teddy Afro to Rock NYC This Weekend
Teddy Afro’s upcoming show promises to be the city’s biggest Ethiopian music event in two years.
Debo Band Wins BMA’s International Music Act of the Year
The Ethio groove ensemble known as Debo Band has won BMA’s “International Music Act of the Year.”
A Rare Treat to Ethiopian Groove at Lincoln Center
Free out-door Ethiopian groove in New York on August 20th, featuring Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete and the legendary saxophonist Getatchew Mekurya.