Tag Archives: Ethiopians in North America

Yonie: Nine Questions about Sunset Blvd.

DNSC | Jul 29 2009 | 1 Comment(s) “SUNSET BLVD”, is a docu-drama following the life of music video casting director, Yonie. Working for Hollywood’s hottest music video casting agency, Yonie quickly learns that even in a world of A-list celebrities, gorgeous video models, and red carpet treatment, the dream life can sometimes be a [...]
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Osho Martial Arts Club

H. Asrat | Mar 25 2009 10 Comment(s) Ethnographic filmmaker Itsushi Kawase is a unique storyteller, a visual documentarian who’s worked a number of years in Ethiopia.  And while ethnographic documentaries on Africa are typically stereotyped for stereotyping
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Gabriel Teodros: Lovework

H. Asrat | Mar 07 2009 0 Comment(s) Gabriel Teodros, a twenty-eight year old native of Seattle, is a rapper-activist who bares his soul in Lovework, his intensely personal 2007 solo debut. Spurred by a love for
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Higher Ground

H. Asrat | Oct 05 2008 0 Comment(s) Ethiopian-born Wayna Wondwossen is an R&B and soul singer from Washington DC, memorable for her crystal-clear, soprano voice and vividly written, thoughtful lyrics.
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Work is Love made Visible: An Interview with Gabriel Teodros

P.A. | Jan 31 2007 | 0 Comment(s) Seattle native Gabriel Teodros is a self-described coffee-lover and racially-ambiguous music nerd. He’s also been rapping a long time. Lovework, his long awaited album drops nationwide February 27th. In this interview, Gabriel shares his experience as an independent recording artist who loves making honest music.
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