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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Tilahun Gessesse - Tilahun Gessesse Vol 1 & 2 [2001] [ethiopia]





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Volume 1

01. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Alchalkum (5:15)
02. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Engudaye Neshi (5:08)
03. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Fikir Lebechaye (4:14)
04. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Meleyayet Mot New (4:17)
05. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Migibima Motlwal (3:32)
06. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Monalisaye Neshi (5:55)
07. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Sema (4:18)
08. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Yehiywote Hiywot (4:32)
09. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Yene Mastwawesha (5:26)








Volume 2


01. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Akal Aynishin (7:33)
02. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Bemisht Chereka (4:48)
03. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Ere Men Yeshalegnal (5:33)
04. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Ewdish Neber (5:40)
05. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Hulunem Neger Ayichewalehu (4:35)
06. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Japanwan WoDJe (7:19)
07. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Min Largechew (4:59)
08. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Min Yilalu Sewoch (3:50)
09. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Ououta Ayaskefam (5:09)
10. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Satewadegne Wodijayat (4:12)
11. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Tiz Alegn Yetentu (4:24)
12. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Yehiyote Ater Nesh (4:09)


Monday, May 29, 2017

Tamene Mekonnen - Tamene Mekonnen and His Krar [ethiopia]











Interview with Kirar Player Tamene Mekonnen - Part 1





Tamene Mekonnen - 01 - Che belew (7:32)
Tamene Mekonnen - 02 - Hulum sew (5:04)
Tamene Mekonnen - 03 - Ambassel (6:49)
Tamene Mekonnen - 04 - Tekelkel (4:37)
Tamene Mekonnen - 05 - Tezeta (3:51)
Tamene Mekonnen - 06 - Gum - gum (2:31)
Tamene Mekonnen - 07 - Fanno - Erminew menew (5:37)
Tamene Mekonnen - 08 - Gra gebagn (4:07)
Tamene Mekonnen - 09 - Temesgen (4:21)
Tamene Mekonnen - 10 - Ibakesh atrakign (3:32)
Tamene Mekonnen - 11 - Ante ager zor bel (6:15)
Tamene Mekonnen - 12 - Satenaw (5:02)






Saturday, May 27, 2017

Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Lemen Yewashal [2010] [ethiopia]




Original post by : Bodega Pop




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Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Shemanena Fetaye





1. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Lemen Yewashal (4:34)
2. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Shemanena Fetaye (6:56)
3. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Shuruba & Loti (8:12)
4. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Festal (5:26)
5. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Dengayena Biret (6:38)
6. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Yetnbualel Visa (7:18)
7. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Tewmenew (5:06)
8. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Work Work (6:52)
9. Fenta Bele & Alemayehu Tesfaye - Tewdemam (5:30)





Thursday, May 25, 2017

Reshad Kedir - Reshad 2 [2014] [ethiopia]












Reshad Kedir - Nunaw





Reshad Kedir - 01 - Reshad (01) (5:11)
Reshad Kedir - 02 - Reshad (02) (5:37)
Reshad Kedir - 03 - Reshad (03) (1:44)
Reshad Kedir - 04 - Reshad (04) (5:47)
Reshad Kedir - 05 - Reshad (05) (4:46)
Reshad Kedir - 06 - Reshad (06) (4:39)
Reshad Kedir - 07 - Reshad (07) (5:30)
Reshad Kedir - 08 - Reshad (08) (5:05)
Reshad Kedir - 09 - Reshad (09) (4:22)
Reshad Kedir - 10 - Reshad (10) (6:01)
Reshad Kedir - 11 - Reshad (11) (6:06)
Reshad Kedir - 12 - Reshad (12) (4:46)
Reshad Kedir - 13 - Reshad (13) (4:32)





Sunday, May 21, 2017

Mahmoud Ahmed - Tizita vol 1 [1996] [ethiopia]






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01. Mahmoud Ahmed - ANCHI BALE GAME (6:43)
02. Mahmoud Ahmed - YENURO METENSHIN (6:14)
03. Mahmoud Ahmed - TEYIKESH TEREJI (6:35)
04. Mahmoud Ahmed - ASHKARO (4:40)
05. Mahmoud Ahmed - TIZITA (11:10)
06. Mahmoud Ahmed - TEW LIMED GELAYE (7:55)
07. Mahmoud Ahmed - TERESASH WOY (5:08)
08. Mahmoud Ahmed - ENGEDAYE NESH (2:55)
09. Mahmoud Ahmed - YESHI HAREGITU (3:31)
10. Mahmoud Ahmed - ENDEGENA (4:49)



Saturday, May 20, 2017

Pamfalon - Dersual [2013] [ethiopia]











       By combining element’s of Hip-Hop and Reggae, Pamfalon’s music gives a refreshingly honest look at the everyday life struggles and the uncertainty that lies within all of us. Aside from his unique and eclectic delivery, his music offers inspiration and lyrical substance that seems to be lacking in contemporary Ethiopian music. His artistry represents a lifestyle inevitable to a globally connected society.

      This marks the core of a revolution in Ethiopian Hip-Hop history. He may not be a household name yet but Pamfalon is on the fast track.








Pamfalon - Dersual






EXCLUSIVE MUSIC INTERVIEW WITH EMERGING ARTIST PAMFALON

Let’s start with where you were born and when you moved to Germany
I was born in Ethiopia. I was 8 when i moved to Germany, and that was 1994.

You have an interesting name, what does Pamfalon mean? How did you come up with it?

I was a fifth grader when we first read a story about a guy called Pamphalon. He was described as a man of this world and was an imposer. There was another man in the same story who spent most of his life on an isolated rock praising God. He was always asking God for a like-minded person. One day God sends him to Phamphalon, to make a spiritual connection. He was very sad and upset, why God would send him to Pamphalon, who seems to be very worldly. God’s response was, that he shall not look on the outside but the inside of a person. I was inspired by this story and therefore decided my alias to be Pamfalon from the first day I started to rap. Back then, I had no idea about life. The more I matured, I realized that this name was meant to be mine.

How did it all start for you, your love for making music? Did you always have a passion for music?

Growing up in a foreign country without parents, I was looking for role models that would fit to me. And those Youth Care Workers were simply not it. On the other side, there was Hip Hop which happened to rescue me. I think, it was 97 where I started rapping and fell in love with it. From then it was just a logical progress; studying the Elements of Hip Hop, and do whatever I had to do, to be “real” in terms of Hip Hop.
I have to say I was not mature yet, all the things I was rapping about was not representing what I stand for now. How can you know about life when you are 15 or 16? But I was noticing that I was blessed with some talent. Then there was a time I decided to take time from the music world, because real life was chasing me, or the other way around. Though I did not stop freestyling and so forth, my focus has slowly shifted.

Your sound is very distinctive and different, especially in your most recent songs, How would you describe the music that you typically create?

I think other people should describe it, but there are a lot of different influences in me so it just happens to be this style, my style. I like all kinds of music by now, so the genre would be Pamfalon…














Who produces your music?

Well, it is different from song to song. Sometimes I just voice a riddim I like, or friends send it to me and I voice it, or I just produce it ; all vocal recordings, compositions and mixing are done by myself. All the projects I am working on right now are produced by myself starting from the scratch. There might be a solo guitar or a brass element that a friend of mine will play for me, but 95% is done by myself.

And Qedamawi Records?

Qedamawi Records, is a Music Label that my brother and me put together. Pamfalon is not the only artist on this label. We have really good artists that will make their way within the next years. It is going to be an Ethiopian Label to release authentic music.

You like to talk about real life struggles in your music, what inspires your song writing?

Whenever I write a song, I am always inspired by life. It is just a way I get over things. I won’t just sing about an issue and leave you there without a solution, but provide it within the lyrics, hoping it inspires someone dealing with the same issues.
I learned early enough that, whenever I open my mouth and talk through a microphone, no bullshit shall I spit. The melodies and styles just come while I create.

What do you want the message in your music to be?

The one and only message I always want to get across my music is God’s existence. We Ethiopians know that, but when you grow up surrounded by non believers, you even start to doubt sometimes. So whenever I mention God in my songs, it is not like I am bragging about my spirituality, but I want to encourage other to hold on to their faith.
Another thing, which is also on my agenda, but not in many songs yet, is Ethiopianisim. It is so exciting being Ethiopian, but what does it mean being Ethiopian? I do not have the perfect formula yet, but I give my best to find it out. I think all blessings come with a task, and need a careful treat, so I want my talent to be a contribution to my people. Though I haven’t contributed anything to my country yet, it is my engine that keeps me going each day.
And of course there are some other things I sing about, all I can say is that I am just a man with emotions and feelings. I am nor perfect or the best, but I try to be as real as I can get.

If you were to describe life, how would you put it into words?

Rollercoaster!

Who are your greatest musical influences?

Probably not different from those of my Generation. But if I was forced to name just 5 : I would say Tupac.

Lastly, what would you like to get out from your music in the next few years?

I am working on my EP now, and also producing songs for other Qedmawi artists. I don’t want to put any pressure on me and talk about any deadline. It is done when it is done. Those who are following me, will now it early enough.





Pamfalon - 01 - Hypnotic (2:50)
Pamfalon - 02 - Almeshem (3:31)
Pamfalon - 03 - Dersual (3:48)
Pamfalon - 04 - I need you (2:50)
Pamfalon - 05 - Kokeb (4:22)
Pamfalon - 06 - Inasibihalen (Ft. Jacky Gosee) (4:04)
Pamfalon - 07 - Hedech Embi Bela (3:20)
Pamfalon - 08 - Idersalew (3:10)
Pamfalon - 09 - Inkwan Aderesen (3:29)
Pamfalon - 10 - Ithiopian Gyal (2:13)