Music

Beyond the Map: Reimagining African Cities through Art

A map is usually something we use to find our way. It tells us...

Addis Gessesse, Visionary Who Elevated Ethiopian Music to the World Stage, Passes Away

The global music industry and the Ethiopian diaspora are in deep mourning following the sudden passing of visionary...

How Abel Tesfaye Became the World’s Highest-Paid Musician

For the global music industry, 2025 was a year of historic financial shifting. But for Ethiopians everywhere, it...

Disconnected by Design: Why Christopher Nolan and Haile Gerima Reject the Smartphone

In an era where the smartphone is treated as an extension of the human hand, choosing to step...

Federal High Court Grants Bail to Teddy Afro’s Assistant Manager and Co-Defendants

ADDIS ABABA — The Federal High Court issued its final ruling this afternoon regarding the bail requests of...
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Fendika Cultural Center Holds Final Concert Before Demolition

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 – A final farewell was held Monday night at the Fendika Cultural Center, marking the end of an era...

Davido to Headline Ethiopia’s New Year as Afrobeats Surpasses American Icons

Davido Set to Electrify Ethiopian New Year Celebration at Sheraton Addis Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is preparing to host an unforgettable Ethiopian New...

From Hits to Hurdles: The Evolving Landscape of Ethiopia’s Streaming Services

In the vibrant world of Ethiopian music, the early years of digital music promised a golden era. Artists dreamed of a future where their...

Why Jazz Clubs Are the Best for Live Music: Inside “Yekermo Sew” Newest Jazz Hotspot

By Emrakel Sileshi Why jazz? That was the first question I asked Samuel Yirga as we sat in a dim booth. Otis Redding softly crooned...

Veronica Adane’s Album is Set to Break Ethiopian Music Records with 17 Million Birr Deal

Renowned Ethiopian singer Veronica Adane, who has captivated audiences with her array of hit songs, is set to release her highly anticipated new album...

Drake’s ‘Blue Green Red’ Goes Viral with Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, and Habesha Tribes in the Spotlight

Drake's latest track, "Blue Green Red," has captured attention for its references to Ethiopian ethnic groups, including Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, and Habesha. These groups...
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