This 7" shows two songs, which are quite similar but highly enjoyable. From the bio: “Addis Hum” is based on “Gue”, a traditional Ethiopian Gurage song. “Lale Guma” is a song by Ayelew Mesfin and the Fetan Band. “Shellelle” is a traditional war cry. Both are chants which narrate the battles and account for the heroes, sung to boost confidence and inspiration.
The mix of rock 'n' roll and Ethiopian instruments is not only refreshing but also pretty damn good. This is exactly what you can expect from this cooperation: uplifting rock music with a warm world music feel. It's original, it's open minded and it's fun. I'm sure these songs will appear in my summer-playlist quite often...
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