Ethiopian Women Filmmakers Tell Their Stories
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by admin under Movies |
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Documentary filmmaking holds a special place in the history of African women’s cinema. In 1972, Senegalese filmmaker Safi Faye became the first sub-Saharan African woman to make a commercially distributed feature film when she directed “Kaddu Beykat”. The film, a mixture of fiction and documentary, depicts the economic problems suffered by Senegalese village farmers because… Read more
Sebhat Gebregziabher dies at the age of 76
| February 20, 2012 | Posted by admin under Celebrities |
Addis Ababa, February 20 (WIC) – Renowned Ethiopian author Sibhat Gebregziaber died this morning at the age of 76. Sibhat who suffered from illness was admitted to hospital. However, he was released from Hospital last Wednesday. He died this morning at his home. Sibhat was critically acclaimed for his novels including Tikusat, 5-6-7, Sebategnaw Melak,… Read more
Jazzed Up: Interview With Elias Negash
| February 16, 2012 | Posted by admin under Interviews |
New York (TADIAS) – The latest CD by California-based musician Elias Negash, whose songwriting combines Ethiopian music with international influences, is entitled Jazzed Up. “It is a reflection of the various dynamic genres incorporated into the music,” Elias said in a recent interview with Tadias Magazine. “Ethio-smooth is included along with R&B, Reggae and Salsa.”… Read more
Ethiopian Idol Show: ownership controversy on stage
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by admin under TV |
The Ethiopian Idol Show, a replica of the famous American Idol, became a stage of controversy after the previous rightful broadcaster and producer failed to win a bid launched by the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA). Isaac Getu General Manager of I.G Entertainment claimed he came up with the idea of the Ethiopian Idol… Read more
Melaku Belay: The magic of Fendika
| February 8, 2012 | Posted by admin under Art |
Melaku Belay is an Ethiopian traditional dancer born at Addis Abeba in 1980. Early, he showed some aptitude and interest for the different kind of dances that punctuates the everyday life of Ethiopian people. He learned his passion among his people, dancers and performers who transmitted him the tradition during major festivals as Timqat, or… Read more
Ethiopia: Acacia Jazz & World Music Festival
| February 7, 2012 | Posted by admin under News |
by Borja Santos Porras (rnw.nl) During the last four days, some of the Ethiopia’s finest and most talented jazz musicians and selected bands from abroad have been playing in the “Acacia Jazz Festival & World Music”. It is one of the first “Outdoor Jazz” festivals to be held in Addis Ababa and it is designed… Read more
Sayat Demissie rants against Ethiopian media
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by admin under Celebrities |
Former beauty-pageant-winner-turned-singer Sayat Demissie vilified the Ethiopian media collectively on negative reportings saying they had no room whatsoever for constructive stories. “In this country, the media work by tarnishing the people we love and respect,” she said at a press conference held at Harmony Hotel on Thursday. The press conference was held following an arbitration… Read more
Zeraf: cultural clash, outrageous acts and acceptance
| January 30, 2012 | Posted by admin under Movies |
What happens when an overaggressive, politically incorrect, prejudiced father with a special dislike for people from China, to the point that he refuses to use Chinese product, meets his future Chinese son in law? Issues of Cultural clashes take center stage in ‘Zeraf’ staring Shewaferaw Desalegn, Mekdes Tsegaye, and Lan Zhi. The conflict centers on… Read more
Yeshi Demelash of Ethiopian Idol Seeks Critique of Upcoming Album
| January 28, 2012 | Posted by admin under Art |
By Elleni Araya(Addis Fortune), 22 January 2012 Turning the tables, former Ethiopian Idol judge, Yeshi Demelash, asked an audience to comment on a handful of songs from her upcoming album. Her first effort, to be produced in cooperation with Adika Promotions and Events, will have to live up to a lot of expectations, she believes,… Read more
Hailee Araya: Representing wealth of musical talent
| January 10, 2012 | Posted by admin under Art |
Hailee Araya is a 22 year old Ethiopian Swedish singer songwriter based in Miami, and both of her parents are from Ethiopian decent. Her music blends Roots, Rock, and Reggae and her vocals sound like Jennifer Lopez. Hailee was attracted to music from a very early age and quickly learned the piano, which she played… Read more
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