In remembrance of arbegnoch!!
Today, March 2, 2007 (there are conflicting dates for this day—most Eyropean publications have it on March 1, 2006, whereas the victory is actually celebrated on March 2, in Ethiopia–thank you AA for the correction) marks 111 years since the Battle of Adwa. Podcasted are three songs that I think will invoke some passion.
Podcast 1 is "Fano" by Chalachew Ashenafi. This version was written and arranged by Messele Assmamaw. You can find this song and other gems on his album "Gerager."
Podcast 2 is "Shellela" an Instrumental by Getachew Mekuria. At 74, Getachew Mekuria still performs in Addis. In fact, I was lucky enough to see him perform this past January at Alliance Francais. A review of his CD, Moa Anbessa is in the works. This track comes from Ethiopiques 14-Getachew Mekurya:Negus of Ethiopian Sax.
Podcast 3 is "Adwa" by Gigi. I'm not a huge fan but her vocals on this song is without a doubt, touching. She should have done it accapela. Anyone who was present at the screening of "Adwa: an African Victory" in Washington, DC could attest to this. Was extremely powerful. This track comes from her self entitled album.
PS: EDIT
A most important and fourth Podcast has been added.
"Fano" by the great Kassa Tessema.
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Ethio Jazz - Great selection as usual. Very enjoyable. Thank you! I am beginning to realize it is time for me to go home for a visit.
I am feeling patriotic today neW yemibalew!
much thanx bro!!!
…great selection, thanks man..
Thanks for reminding me/us such a great historical day and also the cool patriotic music!
Zeraf zeraf Zeraf
Etiftif sil inde beredo
BeLijinetu BeReHa Lemido
Embi Lagere Embiiiii
Embi LeneTsanete, Ledardinbere
Zeraf Zeraf Akaki Zeraf
Ashewa Lebso
Zendo Tirasu
Aya ya ya . .
tekebay :
Ewnet Neuw Ewnet Neuw
Wow great song Ethio! if I might say I know the shelelaw song. and I really really love it but there is one thing that always annoyed me… That is the backgroud part… its continues beats throughout the whole song. No variation in it.
I am just surprised why it would be this way.
I love ‘fano’ by chalachew ashenafi … simply dope..! good lookin bro
i personally prefer kassa tessema’s version of “fano” … much more poignant, somber, and realistic in terms of the consequences of war and patriotism.
regardless, great choices to commemorate a historical landmark, ethiojazz.
bigups to nyalasmoke for bringing it to folks’ attention on the press, as well.
EJ,
Thanks so much. Brings back lots of memories of all those arbegnoch in addis wearing their medals proudly with yezinjero tsegur on their head and some of them with afro hair.
Thx again
Thanks EJ for reminding us a very important day in our history.
thanks u guyz….love the songg sooo much….what an amazing one….can't wait to add it in my i pod play list and enjoy it whenever i feel [deleted for offensive remark]
Thanks for reminding us one of the remarkable days in Ethiopian history.
hey! thanks for adding the kassa tessema!
it is de cooles. keep it up guys
That’s a nice way to commemorate this important day in our history. Great selection of songs, btw!!
Hey Nolawi and everyone; What do you guys think my version of Adwa song!! It’s called “Min-Alle” It’s a new song!! I’m sure Nolawi, you would appreciate the new beat!
Indeed The Battle of Adwa, in which Ethiopian forces under Emperor Menelik II united to defeat an invading force of Italian troops, it was one of the most significant turning points in the history of modern Africa. It occurred, when the “colonial era” was well advanced on the African continent, and it served notice that Africa was not just there “for the taking” by European powers. More than this, growing up in Ethiopia with this History, it marked my heart to do a song for those who sacreficed thier life for our generation: The chores of my song is exactly how our for-fathers went to war and claimed victory over the Italians!!
I’m proud to be an Ethiopian
Check out the actual song on myspace:
Min-Alle, Jegnawu Min-Alle
Hageren Le-Sewu, Hagren Le-Sewu Alsetem Alle
Min-Alle, Gobez Min-Alle
Hageren Le-Sewu, Hagren Le-Sewu Alsetem Alle
Min-Alle, Wendu Min-Alle
Hageren Le-Sewu, Hagren Le-Sewu Alsetem Alle
Check out the actual song on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mcmaki
Let me know what you think!?
Ande Fikir Le-Hulachen!
~Maki~
Artist/Producer - *UNCONQUERED LION* NEW Album Coming soon in 2007! Previous Album “Bole2Harlem”
eh? how is that new .. has been around foreva dude
maki, MinAlle is HOT … love it! i was actually going to nominate the brilliant “Aya Bellew” track (from previous Bole2Harlem album) as one to add to nol’s adwa podcasts here.
looking forward to hear your new album.
Yonas yene wondem, thanks for the love! Yes! “Aya Bellew” is one of our best work!
Nal: requesting for you to post the 2 songs in your podcast?
Emfraz: Why are you hating dude!? You’re right the chores is not new, but have you listened to the full song? listen to the beat, lyrics etc… For me making the new track with new beat and writing was brining the old to the new. You feel me bro.
Much respect,
M.
always love bole to harlem and there was one i liked with arbegnoch like Belay zeleke but never understood who shiferaw was? from the lyrics of one of the orginal bole2harlem songs.
Nal; Shiferawu is the youngest brother of Belay Zeleke. Who was also a Hero but he was considered a rebel forgotten by many.
Thanks because we had a discussion about it. and we couldn’t figure who shiferaw was. I guess shiferaw zeleke.
Maki,
I checked your Min-Alle. It is brilliant, man. I loved it. Keep it up.
best wishes
…^…I think the musical arrangement and all is good..but I have to say that I sense a disconnect b/n the lyrics and the music..could be the way they are recited….dunno…
…just my kerk..
Soj: Don’t know what you talking about!? But I loved Zeraff style rap! Juno what i mean?
Marena Wotete, been looking for you for a while now… cosider this a recruitment to join the Press…
Nol,
I know. When I first came to bernos mejemeria yilkefegn yeneberew esu new. and he was my first friend here and he just disappeared like that.
I second the invitation, MW.
This is DINGAY RAS renamed DINICH.
Oh! Shoot, Yeah man, I have been traveling the World people and now I’m back!!! Dinichye Endaite Neh? Nolawi missed u 2.. How’s Celebrate??
I will def. join.
1 love,
MW
Ethio Jazz, I’m like the turtle that finally made it to town when it comes to Ethiopian music but I’m learning every time you post an article and I thank you.
M&W, So happy to see you back and missed you. I hope we’ll get some stories of your travel adventures on BP.
Keep it coming BERNOS!! Love your site!!
Nolawi; Celebrate & Dinich: I found very interesting and controversy interview of “Maki” from Bole2Harlem guys… I see his comment here as well.
Nolawi, I think you should post a Blog so we can discuss widely how African artists getting robbed out of thier tallants by many producers, even Bob Marley had similar story.
Anyways, Check out the interview below!
M&W
oops, Here’s the link
http://www.abesha.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=20194
Where is the interview, MW? Can you put a link?
I just did, see above your comment… If you can’t see it, here it is again.
http://www.abesha.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=20194
http://www.abesha.com/abesha22/readarticle.php?article=3
Really enjoyed this post!!
thanks Ethio Jazz!!
Hey bg,
Minew bedej
Gora bey inji
I don’t see you in the Press? There is a long thread about everybody missing you, bg.
dinichye…i’m dropping by for a few!
miss ya guys lots