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A few years back I stumbled upon an ’80s Ethiopian synth-pop track by Tigist Mekonnen. At the time I was really into post punk and new wave. So this song really did it for me. The instrumentation was cheap but effective, Tigist’s voice was beautiful, and… more »

Trip to Ethiopia influences new album from Michigan folk duo Seth Bernard, May Erlewine KALAMAZOO — Musicians can find inspiration in a lot of things. For Lake City husband and wife musicians Seth Bernard and May Erlewine, billed as Seth & May,… more »

Rastafarians in Ethiopia PRI The World Rastafarian artist Bandi Payne leads visitors through the jungle-like garden that surrounds his house in Shashamane, pointing out the many trees he’s planted in his two decades here. “T… more »

Raw meat, a manly dish in Ethiopia When tourist James Barker had dinner at the home of his Ethiopian hosts, he knew he'd have to be polite and eat whatever indigenous cuisine they offered him. He didn't know it wouldn't be cooked. Ethiopia is "a na… more »