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April 9 – Muluken Melesse, 65-70, Ethiopian singer and drummer [21] April 21 – KODA, 45, Ghanaian gospel singer. [22] May 1 – Hasna El-Bacharia, 74, Algerian singer and multi-instrumentalist [23] May 5 – Belgacem Bouguenna, 61, Tunisian singer [24] May 15 – Ahmed Piro, 92, Moroccan singer of Andalusi classical music [25]
They produced music videos and performed on Ethiopian radio in a weekly drama and talk show for young women, addressing issues such as forced marriage, isolation and teen pregnancies, broadcasting on Sheger FM in Addis Ababa to a population of some 20 million. Their first live performance was at the Ethiopian National Theatre in May 2013. [2]
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2024. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues , remasters , and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable , defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject.
Complex rhythms: Ethiopian music is known for its intricate rhythmic patterns, as with the case for many African music, often featuring irregular meters and syncopation. Vocal styles: Traditional Ethiopian singing includes a variety of vocal techniques, such as melismatic, ornamentation, vocal slides, and call-and-response structures.
Addis Ababa is the regional and cultural scene of Ethiopian hip hop music with pioneering artists citing their influences such as Tupac, Eminem, Jay-Z and LL Cool J. Inspiring youth culture, the rapid growth of rap music often supposed to dismay among conservatives in the Ethiopian society and disrupt Ethiopian culture.
The Ethiopian traditional music embodied with strong oral-literature style. In this case, the traditional music is played by local entertainers called azmaris. Music in Ethiopia was originated, as part of Christian religious service during Yared-era in the 6th century. Muslim form called manzuma also developed in Harar and Jimma. [1]
The album was released independently by RAEY Records. A shorter version of the album, named Reflection E.P. was released by the Ghanaian label Akwaaba Music. Reflection was deeply rooted in raw traditional Ethiopian music but also mixing futuristic aesthetics into the powerful songs which reflected Rophnan's generation and artistic vision ...
Teddy Afro made his debut in 2001 with the album Abugida, quickly establishing himself as a prominent voice in his native country.Mixing reggae, traditional Ethiopian styles, and pop music, his sophomore LP, 2005's Yasteseryal yielded a major hit in its controversial title track, which criticized corruption in the country's government.