Time- Part I traversing to a place beyond eternity imaginning what i would be in that life time whether i will live or die because i can not see or measure time time the illusionary time, time imprisons my soul how does it have all of this power? yo! this is foul… you would think [...]
Published by April 18th, 2006 in Poetry and Thoughts.Archive for the 'Thoughts' Category
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 [...]
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.A lot is known about our famous singers. Through written biographies or TV and Radio interviews we are aware how they got started and where and when they sang a particular song. What is less known though are the stories behind the songs. The lyricists (yeGitim Derassi), the music writers (yeZema Derassi), the arrangers (aqenbabari) [...]
I know what you?re thinking. Why did I sign that 3 year contract for only an mp3/radio/camera/video/bluetooth cell phone? That's right, for some, that?s not enough. We will soon enter a phase of a far more sophisticated phone. For now, businesses are taking full advantage of it (of these ridiculous gadgets) and tomorrow it shall [...]
Published by March 14th, 2006 in Social and Thoughts.
