Documentary Shot Over 10 Years, Examines Dangerous Commodification of Khat in Ethiopia
Born in Mexico and raised in Ethiopia, self-taught filmmaker Jessica Beshir burst into the documentary scene when her debut feature “Faya Dayi” debuted at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
