The Addis Acoustic Project, the African version of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club, is an ensemble comprised of some of the finest and most experienced musicians working today in Addis Ababa. It has been active since 2008. The group musicians played with several of the great Ethiopian vocalists: Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Ashete and Aster Aweke as well as Angelique Kidjo from Benin. The ensemble, under the direction of guitarist Girum Mezmur, presents fresh new arrangements of Ethiopian classics from the 1950s and 60s, with influences from various East African traditions in addition to jazz and Latin elements.
The group released its first album, Tewesta ("remembrance" in Amharic) and performs every week at the Jazzamba Lounge jazz club in Addis and at world music and jazz festivals across Europe.
Girum Mezmur on guitar, accordion, arrangements; Ayele Mamo on mandolin; Henock Temesgen on bass; Nethaniel Tesemmah on drums; Misale Legesse on percussion, kebero; Aklilo "Johnny" Woldeyohannes on clarinet, flute.
Date: Thursday, 11 December
Time: 21:00
Location: Rebecca Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater
Ticket Price: ₪ 150
Buy Tickets: Bimot: 6226*, 02-6237000