Any discussion in reference to the "Golden Era" of Ethiopian Music has to include the amazing bands and musicians backing the performers. Here I'll attempt to discuss the history of these bands and where possible giving a short bio of the musicians. PART I The attempted coup in December of 1960 was the beginning of [...]
Archive for 2006
I feel it primitive tradition we should forgo. There is apparent Ethiopian-ness and beauty to the art piece. Even, I do feel this is part of our culture we should have let go a similar to that of FGM phenomenon. Throat tattoo from image of the Queen of Sheba: 19th-century Ethiopian manuscript illustration of Solomon [...]
Published by April 4th, 2006 in Design and History.One Aspect of the Ethiopians’ life in Washington their tense relations with the African Americanis especially perplexing. In certain respects, says Yosef Ford of the Ethiopia Community Center, Ethiopians are drawn to this city because of its highly developed black community and its vibrant black political, economical, and social structure not to mention its well-established [...]
Published by April 2nd, 2006 in Social.you may follow the light and enter into my rather sick and twisted mind. lurk there for a while and discover my feeble attempt at unburdening my conscience from a sharp stone called guilt. just do not pity me for you are one poor soul wandering in someone else's mind leaving yours behind. no?
Published by March 31st, 2006 in Poetry.Breathing noise builds in the throat Air refuses to go in Body feels weightless in the wind Weightless like a fallen leaf Weightless, lifeless and swimming in the air Gasp Emptiness fills the mouth Gasp Bitterness cuts the tongue Gasp Inner dirt blocks the throat Cough Facial blood vessels swell Cough Eyes widen Blink Tears [...]
Published by March 30th, 2006 in Thoughts.
