Boston-Based Debo Band’s Unique Twist to Ethiopian Music
Zenesh and Selamnesh of Debo Band (Photo courtesy: http://deboband.com)
The Boston-based Debo Band performs a unique blend of Ethiopian 70s funk, American soul and Eastern European brass. The band kicks off their US tour this week. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks to founding band members Danny Mekonnen and Arik Grier.
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