In recent years I have been bewildered by the route Ethiopian music has taken. There have been a few bright lights here and there but those are the exception to the rule. The rule has been to market over produced and over synthesized music. And then, I came across Tommy T’s (Thomas Temesgen Gobena) CD [...]
Published by November 10th, 2009 in African, Music, Podcast and Shameless Plug.Tag Archive for 'imperial-bodyguard-orchestra-jazz-symphony'
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Published by November 3rd, 2009 in African, Bernos and Noteworthy.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 [...]
