January 19
Ethiopia: An Interview With Zena - London, Addis Ababa, and Everything in Between.
Zena is a London-born duo composed of Kokoroko keyboardist Yohan Kebede and bassist Menelik. Informed by their shared Ethiopian heritage, they mix traditional Ethiopian sounds with… Read more »
November 24, 2025
Ethiopia: Let the Circle Be Unbroken - Meklit Hadero, a Piece of Infinity
The acclaimed Ethiopian-American artist Meklit Hadero released her new album A Piece of Infinity on September 26 on the Smithsonian Folkways label, and recently released sessions… Read more »
June 23, 2025
Ethiopia: Ian Brennan On Tigray Tears - Siding With the Underdog
In 2020, war broke out between the Ethiopian/Eritrean federal government and the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front. Tensions had been building in this northern Ethiopian territory,… Read more »
