Zelalem

The 28-year-old makes Addis producer makes what he and his peers call "Ethiopiyawi Electronic," which crosses Ethiopian folk and religious traditions with electronica. His latest album collapses not only the past and the present, but also different sacred and secular music forms, and, importantly, the artist’s inner and outer worlds.

The 28-year-old makes Addis producer makes what he and his peers call "Ethiopiyawi Electronic," which crosses Ethiopian folk and religious traditions with electronica. His latest album collapses not only the past and the present, but also different sacred and secular music forms, and, importantly, the artist’s inner and outer worlds.

Moving from Ethiopia to New Jersey and back again, and returning with a new perspective on building upon traditional Ethiopian music, Mikael...

Moving from Ethiopia to New Jersey and back again, and returning with a new perspective on building upon traditional Ethiopian music, Mikael...