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Lucy Duran introduces a concert by Gigi, Ethiopia's leading young singer.

Abyssinia Infinite In Concert At Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 17 May 2005,

Lucy Duran introduces a concert by Gigi, Ethiopia's leading young singer. She grew up influenced by the church and folk music of northern Ethiopia, and although she moved to the USA during the oppressive Derg regime, she is still immensely popular back home.

Abyssinia Infinite In Concert At Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 17 May 2005,

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Sat 9 Jul 2005 15:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Line Up: Gigi Shibabaw (vocal), Bill Laswell (bass), Abegas Shiota (keyboard), Aiyb Deng (percussion), Hamid Drake (drums), Tony Cedras (acoustic guitar and accordion)

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Adwa

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Acha

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Mati Mati

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Kuaen

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Interview

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Ethiopia

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Galagala

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Utopia

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

  • Abyssinia Infinite

    Abay

    Composer: Gigi Shibabaw

Broadcast

  • Sat 9 Jul 2005 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3