Archive for 2006



She used to know me 15 Comments

She looks familiar.  Have I seen her before? I must have.  There is a crowd of at least 100 in the room “moshing” to the beat of some immature rock band playing.  “I donwannaknow I donwannaknow I donwannaknow” screams the lead singer with swollen blood vessels on his face ready to burst like a teenager’s [...]

Jamming to Hamelmal! 265 Comments

Yesterday I received a copy of Hamelmal Abate's new album. Its called Gize Mizan and was recorded with a  full band. I only started paying attention to details of how an album is produced thanks to EthioJazz. I wouldn’t say that the album is progressive, but has virtues. It was recorded with Abegaz Kibrework on [...]

Immigration…. Que Pasa? Comments

The talk in the US right now is immigration, specifically illegal immigration. Americans seem angry towards illegal Mexican immigrants. The American government knew about the illegal immigrants long ago but didn’t do anything about the securing the border. Why? Given that the illegal immigrants are needed for the sustenance of the US economy. The US [...]

Toronto, ROCK DA BOAT 130 Comments

Event presented by:  Hopeful Youth Pursuing Extraordinary Deeds is an organization which provides enriching and recreational activities to youth in the Ethiopian community in the Greater Toronto Area. The funds generated from this event will go towards the installment of a high school scholarship endeavor.   Soca, rnb, hiphop,reggae, + prize giveaways! cash bar & snacks available [...]

Mountain View 13 Comments

Spring, desert camping is one thing people look forward to around the Four Corners and I've been dying to do! So, there I was with five friends out in Utah on the weekend of April 14. The image with the horse is as we entered the area. Not much story (from me) there, just a different kind of [...]