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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 737 - Enkutatash

09.11.2020 - By KEXPPlay

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September 11th is the start of the new year on the Ethiopian, Eritrean and Coptic calendars, so in honor of, KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros connects with fellow Ethiopian-American musician, organizer, and DJ Munit Mesfin to bring us a sampling of some of the most exciting new music out of Ethiopia and the diaspora, along with a few classics. We also learn about Munit's time as a morning show host on Afro FM in Addis Ababa, the connection of Admas to everything, and a little bit about the state of Ethiopia today. Artists featured include Teref Kasahun, Iri Di, Jano Band, Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience, Tommy T with Mahmoud Ahmed, and a world premiere of a new song from Munit feat. Kenny Allen.

1. Teref Kasahun - Demo’Na

2. Iri Di - Waymala

3. Rahel Getu - Tilobign

4. Munit Mesfin feat. Kenny Allen - Man Ale Ende Enae

5. Lemlem Hailemichael - Gedam

6. Yohana feat. Tsedi - Yelel

7. Tommy T feat. Mahmoud Ahmed - Anchin

8. Admas - Anchi Bale Game

9. Zebiba Girma - Yamal Qenew

10. Chelina - Ayzon

11. Jano Band & Hewan Gebrewold - Ane

12. Belina & Yohanna E - Back To You

13. Burntface feat. Scholar Black, Surafel & Walta - U Abesha?

14. Ahadu feat. AB - Qal'oo

15. Te'Amir & Professor H feat. Jimetta Rose, Hugh Augustine, Godfrey at Large, Arima Ederra, Seti X & Thurz - Here & Now

16. Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience - Living On Stolen Land

All background instrumentals heard during the mic breaks are produced by Burntface.

Gabriel Teodros is the host of Early on KEXP, every weekday from 5-7am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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