We’re delighted to have play a musician who reflects the depth and range of Ethiopian musicianship.
Signed to Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records, and best known for his work with fusion collective Dub Colossus, Yirga, who grew up in the capital of Ethiopia and the centre of the heady mix of music known as Ethiojazz, has at last had his time to shine.
Blending contemporary and classical jazz, celebrated pop songs from the golden era of Ethiopian music, traditional Ethiopian rhythms and deeply-felt classical piano undertones, this young man from Addis has opened up a whole new door on a musical genre and region which has already grabbed the interest of many people around the world.