The Influence of Ethiopian Music on JID and Other American Hip-Hop Artists
JID knows the rap game is watching. Fresh off the success of his Grammy-nominated projects and a standout verse on Dreamville’s compilation, the Atlanta...
Addis Legese to Release Debut Album Mastawesha with 14 Songs
Addis Legese’s long-awaited debut music album, Mastawesha (“Memoir”), will be officially presented to audiences on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Addis, widely admired for his hit...
Samra’s Son: How a Mother’s Legacy Brewed The Weeknd’s Homage to Ethiopia
Part I: A Ceremony of Connection – The Launch of Samra Origins
A Rare Public Appearance
When Samra Origins debuted, it wasn’t rolled out like a...
The Weeknd and His Mother Bring Ethiopian Coffee Culture to the World
The Weeknd and His Mother Bring Ethiopian Coffee Culture to the World with Nespresso’s Samra Origins Blend
In a rare and deeply personal collaboration, global...
Meet Ethiopian-American Dr. Aminé: A Rapper Reimagining Diaspora, Academia, and Home
When Adam Aminé Daniel—better known simply as Aminé—returned to Portland State University this June, he did so not as a student or guest performer,...
Memory, Melody, and Modernity: Teshome Mitiku and the Jazz Echoes of Ethiopian Soul
In a sunlit rehearsal room far from the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, an unlikely fusion pulses to life. The stage is shared by...
