Balkew Alemu – Yene Alem

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Balkew Alemu is an upcoming Ethiopian musician who is expected to be one of the top musical figures in the coming years. Alongside the music, he works as an English teacher in a high school which boldly shows that his visual impairment didn’t hold him from living his dream, playing music and teaching. Balkew is not new to the music scene. He started his artist journey in 1997, competing at one of the big music competitions in town, Ethiopian idol. Second time around, in 2004, he made it all the way to the top five, which gave him ground for his own fan base that are now anticipatedly waiting for this project. On Balkew’s new EP he has worked with one of the hottest producer names in Ethiopia. None other than Girum Mezmur. Together they have created a fusion of modern music inspired by western african rhythmic concept and ethio-jazz, all with a retro feel. The deep and poetic lyrics and Balkew’s capturing vocals project this EP to a timeless classic. -------------------------------- Credits: Track 1. FELEGE: Drum: Nathaniel Tesemma / Bass: Henock Temesgen / Guitar: Girum Mezmur / Percussion: Misale Legesse / Accordion: Girum Mezmur Track 2. ZEWDITU: Drum: Nathaniel Tesemma / Bass Guitar: Asenafi Ali / Guitar: Girum Mezmur / Keyboard: Abegasu Shiota / Percussion: Misale legesse / Flute: Abiy Osman / Tenor Saxophone: Aklilu W/Yohannes / Baritone Saxophone: Abiy Osman / Trumpet: Shimeles Beyene / Trombone: Yishak Dawit / Back vocalists: Bitania Abraham, Abebaw Getachew Track 3. LE FIKIR BILEN: Drum: Asenafi Ali / Bass: Jeff Dingler / Keyboard: Abegasu Shiota / Guitar: Girum Mezimure / Cello: Jeff Dinglers / Tenor saxophone: Abiy Osman Track 4. YETZITA FERES: Drum: Asenafi Ali / Bass: Jeff Dingler / Guitar: Girum Mezmur / Keyboard: Abegasu Shiota / Percussion: Misale legesse / Flute: Abiy Osman / Tenor Sax: Abiy Osman / Baritone Sax: Abiy Osman / Trumpet: Nourelislam Adam / Back vocalists: Bitania Abraham, Abebaw Getachew