From Addis to D.C., Rophnan emerges as the voice of a generation

By Solyana Bekele August 29, 2024 Working his way across the major cities in the United States for his 2024 My Generation tour, visiting Minneapolis, Denver, Oakland so far, the EDM-pioneering Ethiopian

August 29, 2024

Art & Music·In Other News·Video

The Best of Aschalew Fetene’s Full Album 2024: A Compilation of Ethiopian Old Heritage Music

Aschalew Fetene’s “Top Picks of 2024” represents a collection that honors the timeless Ethiopian musical legacy. This compilation is anticipated to feature a fusion of classic tunes and contemporary renditions, serving as

June 29, 2024

Video·Art & Music

TEDDY AFRO – ቤዛ (ኅብረ ዝማሬ) | BEZA – [New! Official Single 2024] – With Lyrics

TEDDY AFRO – ቤዛ (ኅብረ ዝማሬ) | BEZA – [New! Official Single 2024] – With Lyrics #ወንድ_ልጅ_ቆርጠ???? አንተኮ የጦር ገበሬው የባለሱሪው ልጅ ነህ፣ አውቃለሁ። አድዋ ተራራ ላይ ታሪክ የሰሩ የአርበኞች ልጅ

March 1, 2024

Art & Music·News

Tina Turner, Iconic Singer and Music Legend, Dies at 83

Variety By Chris Morris Soulful diva Tina Turner, who succeeded a lengthy run of ’60s and ’70s R&B hits in tempestuous partnership with husband Ike Turner with major pop stardom in the ’80s,

May 24, 2023

Art & Music

Ethiopian Cotton, Handspinning and Handweaving Tradition Continues

The story of Ethiopian cotton is part of a greater cotton saga that covers the globe and reaches back into ancient times. A strong and vibrant cotton industry still exists in Ethiopia

December 30, 2022

Art & Music

Haile Gerima On the Need For African Filmmakers to Reflect on a Continent That ‘Lost Its Mind’

OkayAfrica’s Crossroads When Haile Gerima‘s seminal work, Sankofa, first came out in 1993, it spoke to themes of forgotten history and displacement. Now, through a 4K restoration by ARRAY Releasing, the filmmaker’s urgent, uncompromising

December 11, 2022

Art & Music·Famous People

Meklit Hadero: The unexpected beauty of everyday sounds | TED

Using examples from birdsong, the natural lilt of emphatic language and even a cooking pan lid, singer-songwriter and TED Fellow Meklit Hadero shows how the everyday soundscape, even silence, makes music.

September 25, 2022

Art & Music

Repatriation of 11 Ethiopian Manuscripts from South Africa to Ethiopia

Robyn Howes’ Repatriation of Eleven Ethiopian Mss from Johannesburg, South Africa to Ethiopia’s National Archives and Library Agency Robyn Howes, Steve Delamarter, Kaleab Demeke, Yikunnoamlak Mezgebu We are here today to witness

September 25, 2022

Art & Music

A celebration of Tewodros Kassahun’s (Teddy) recent music (ናዕት-እያመመው ቁጥር ፪)

Semaneh Jemere, Ottawa Canada June 25, 2022 Music and art have the ability to capture human emotion eloquently, whether it be comedy or tragedy. The lyrics and melodies of the legendary musician,

June 25, 2022

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Art & Music

Teddy Afro break his silence with ናዕት

The music and its contents are feared by the government. Well-known reggae singer Teddy Afro has released a critical song for the first time since PM Abiy came to power. The song

June 21, 2022

Art & Music·News

10 Ethiopian Richest Celebrity

by Africa Today There are many rich celebrities in Ethiopia working in the fields of entertainment, and sporting circuits as models, athletes and chefs. Ethiopia is a land with a vibrant culture

June 19, 2022

Art & Music·News

Ethiopia: Civil War to Blame for Surge in Online Sales of Ethiopian Artifacts

By Azeb-Tadesse Hahn/DW Experts have noticed a surge in online sales of Ethiopian artifacts. They fear these relics could have been looted during Ethiopia’s ongoing civil war. Many Ethiopians were shocked when

March 12, 2022

Art & Music

Ethiopian artefacts stolen by British soldiers returned after 150 years

Ethiopia has hailed the return of precious artefacts looted by British soldiers more than 150 years ago, after a long campaign for their restitution. The collection — recovered from Britain, Belgium and

November 20, 2021

Art & Music

Are we snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory?

Belay Seyoum, Ph. D October 09, 2021 With the establishment of a new government, some people are suggesting the need for reconciliation or negotiation with the TPLF. There was even a suggestion

October 10, 2021

Art & Music·News