Entertainment & Arts

Meskerem Mees wins the Montreux Jazz Talent Award 2021

Beautifully composed tunes, a magnetic presence and a distinct velvet voice: Meskereem Mees was a true revelation, impressing all three juries. The 21-year-old Flemish musician says she is inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone and Courtney Barnett. After releasing a handful of singles including the stunning “Joe”, Meskerem Mees is set to

November 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights Scored Billboards Greatest 100 Chart

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is the new No. 1 song on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All Time Hot 100 Chart. In celebration, Billboard is launching a special collection of trading cards which will be followed by the debut of a limited-edition NFT collection. When a song is appreciated on its accord it takes the form of its

November 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Alewya Releases Debut EP Attributing Ethiopia

London-based Ethiopian-Egyptian artist Alewya has unveiled her debut project ‘Panther In Mode’, a 6-track odyssey distilling club rhythms and the spiritual essence of her ancestors; coming through in amped-up afro-percussion and sensuous spoken-word. Accompanying the EP release is a visualizer for the single ‘Ethiopia’: “Ethiopia is a song that represents what Ethiopia is as land and at

November 22, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

How Few Record Labels Changed Ethiopian Music

Beacons of Ethiopian Music How few record labels changed Ethiopian music Strolling down the memory lane by revealing musical revolutionary scenes of the 1960’s Ethiopian music arena, one must expend credits to the fascinating musical genius into count.  In the hindsight, the 1960s is the most relevant era in making Ethiopian music independent and an

May 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Leah Bekele Becomes a VP at Warner Records

Ethiopian-American promoter Leah Bekele became the youngest black woman to become senior Vice President of Rhythm Promotion & Lifestyle, urban promotion team of Warner Bros, an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment company. Born in Addis Ababa, Leah has impressed Warner Bros with her successful six-year time in one of the premier music labels

September 3, 2020 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Teddy Afro to Release New Single Dedicated to GERD

Artist Teddy Afro is set to release his new single this coming Tuesday. After releasing his last single titled Ethiopia in 2017 this will be the first single in three years. The new single will be made available on the artist’s YouTube Channel. According to his General Manager Getachew Manguday the artist’s new single is

June 29, 2020 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Haddinqo: Same string…new sound

A fresh new wave of musical fusion & experimenting is emerging in the Ethiopian musical air restored to it. The ‘Masinqo’ – a single-stringed bowed lute – has been played in a slower & mostly melancholic way until recently. One of the few musicians able to revolutionize the way people approach The ‘Masinqo’ by leading

January 10, 2020 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

The First Fantasy Sports Betting Application in Ethiopia

Fan11 is the first fantasy sports betting application in Ethiopia. Started by two Ethiopian entrepreneurs, it challenges the status quo of sports betting in Ethiopia. By providing a well-designed website and app, Fan11 stands out as more than just sports betting and ventures into interactive football entertainment. Fantasy football is played by over 12,000 people

November 20, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Sayat Demissie’s new single እስክሽር

From its melancholic tone to its hunted visuals, it is clear that this is a Labor of love. While most music videos nowadays rely on being glossy, እስክሽር’s video moves in tandem with its music to create something that is original and rich in detail. This new music video was released after a long hiatus

November 2, 2019 • By Addis Tesfu

Culture

Ethiopian American Actress Plays a Role on the Godfather of Harlem

Ilfenesh Hadera, the ethnic Ethiopian and European actress, got the cast for a role on American television series Godfather of Harlem, released on Sept 29, 2019. She plays as Mayime Johnson, the wife of the main character, which is represented by Forest Whitaker.

October 9, 2019 • By Eldad Damte