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Historic Ethiopian Concert in New York

August 22nd, 2008 |  |  2 Comments

New York (Tadias) – Wow, what an event! On Wednesday (Aug. 20) evening, Damrosch's Park was packed with Ethiopiques enthusiasts and curious New Yorkers who were treated to an astonishing concert of fusion rock, jazz and Ethiopian music.

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The historic event at the Lincoln Center's out of doors concert, one of the longest-running free summer festivals in the U.S, featured Mahmoud Ahmed and Alemayehu Eshete accompanied by the Either Orchestra, and the legendary saxophonist Getatchew Mekurya in collaboration with Dutch band the Ex.

View photos at Tadias.com





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2 Responses to “Historic Ethiopian Concert in New York”

  1. alex says:

    it is nice event waw

    August 22nd, 2008 at 4:49 AM

  2. Td says:

    Getachew Mokurya is charismatic and classy artist. We thank The Lincoln Art Institute for tribute to Ethiopian Arts.

    August 23rd, 2008 at 2:37 AM

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