Title: Mainstreaming the begena
Written by Hailu T.
Saturday, 21 July 2007
"Begena, an Ethiopian harp like musical instrument, is widely used for playing spiritual music and is hardly ever seen being used in other types of music. But one man who became fascinated with it ever since he heard it being played has for a few years been bringing various musical and instrumental melodies with it. ...."
Title: Hussein brings cosmic twang from Addis Ababa to Lansing
Written by Lawrence Cosentino
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
"Pinching tiny leather strips and moving them up or down a straw's breadth,
Temesgen Hussein changes the way the world vibrates. It's a big responsibility,
and the Ethiopian-born musician bears it with grave delight. ...."
Title: Have you seen Hussein?
Written by Chris Scofield
DECEMBER 3, 2003
"Bringing Ethiopian tradition to East Lansing in the form of love songs and wisdom enriched prose, Temesgen Hussein is showcased on the first Saturday of the month performing a tranquil exhibition for the dinner crowd at Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine.
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We opened on our page the AFRO PEPITES SHOW : The 1st competition researcher of AFRICANS PEPITES Come to discover what an AFRO PEPITE on our site...
We really hope to receive your participation for the competition dedicated to the music of East Africa, and take advantage of a distribution on AFRICA BOX TV ;o)
Don't miss THURSDAY 9/3 at iLounge with direct from Australia - TV ROCK + Deone (bday bash)!
Get on the GUEST LIST for FREE entrance and NO line wait: email me at pcampos@myinstantcapital.com with First and Last name and Number of Guests and you'll be on the ABOVE Events list!!! See you on the dance floor.
Gonna be sick, don't miss it...iLounge every Thursday night!
The Holy Spirit is descended from heaven to earth!
"Once, when He descended and confounded the tongues, the Most High divided the nations. But at Pentecost when He divided the tongues of fire, He called all men into unity. And now with one accord we glorify the All-Holy Spirit."
Thank you for the friendship, all the best. El Mastaba المصطبة the simsimiyya, a folk-instrument indigenous to Egypt from the time of the pharaohs.
Thanks for the invitation to Listen with the Heart. The music and lyrics are so beautifully calming and touching. The Begena brings the original sound - linked to nature - Netcher! LOVE the track! Thanks again for the pleasurable listen.
The Slackers spring into spring!
April 15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Diesel
April 16 – Cleveland, Oh – Grog Shop
April 17 - Ann Arbor, Mi - Blind Pig
April 18 - Chicago – Bottom Lounge
April 19 - Toledo – Frankies
April 20 – Lafayette, Ind – Lafayette Brew Co
April 21 – Dayton, Oh – Aquarius
See you out there!
Check out our new vinyl of self medication!
plus new Dvd, "Live at the Flamingo Cantina" out now!
Slackers merch available online at.....
www.interpunk.com or www.stubbornrecords.com
salam alikoum temesgen Thank you very much for adding me to your list, i really liked your space and your music, i hope that we'll meet as i am going to be in the 18th and 19th at the University of Michigan I hope that you will come and attend to our concerts so that we can meet.
