Tsedey

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2022-12-30

Label: Muzikawi

Sintayehu Belay, with her emotionally-rich voice, captivated hearts during her audition on Fana Lamrot, a major music competition in Ethiopia. Born in Wollo Raya Kobo, Amhara, she's the fifth child in her family. She pursued education at Kobo Catholic School, Kobo High School, and Dessie Teachers' College.

Losing her sight at 15 months, music became Sintayehu's lifelong companion. Discovered by her landlord while singing, she joined the local traditional music group "Fana Raya," kickstarting her musical journey.

Sintayehu's debut EP "Tsedey" showcases five songs, including the track "Abanenegn" with a music video. She blends modern style with traditional Azmari techniques, influenced by Aster Awoke and Hamelmal Abate. Producer Girum Mezmur fuses Ethiopian modes, rhythms, and instruments like Kirar and Masinko with West African elements.

This release holds immense personal significance, as music remained Sintayehu's unwavering friend through life's challenges.

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Credits:
Track 1. LOLE: Sintayehu Belay: Lead Vocals / Nathaniel Tesemma: Drums / Ashenafi Ali: Electric Bass Guitar / Girum Mezmur: Electric Guitar / Abegasu Shiota: Electric Keyboard / Bitania Abraham: Backing Vocals / Abebaw Getachew: Backing Vocals

Track 2. ABANENEGNE: Sintayehu Belay: Lead Vocals / Nathaniel Tesemma: Drums / Henock Temesegen: Electric Bass Guitar / Girum Mezmur: Electric Guitar / Abegasu Shiota: Electric Keyboard / Misale Legesse: Congas / Abebaw Getachew: Backing Vocals / Endris Hassen: Masinqo / / Bitania Abraham: Backing Vocals

Track 3. SETEHED: Sintayehu Belay: Lead Vocals / Nathaniel Tesemma: Drums / Jeff Dingler: upright Bass / Girum Mezmur: Electric Guitar / Abegasu Shiota: Electric Keyboard / Bitania Abraham: Backing Vocals / Abebaw Getachew: Backing Vocals / Nourelislam Adam: Trumpet

Track 4. NALEGN: Sintayehu Belay: Lead Vocals / Samson Jufar: Drums / Ashenafi Ali: Electric Bass Guitar / Girum Mezmur: Electric Guitar / Abegasu Shiota: Electric Keyboard / Bitania Abraham: Backing Vocals / Abebaw Getachew: Backing Vocals / Misale Legesse: Congas / Abiy Osman: Flute / Nourelislam Adam: Trumpet / Abiy Osman: Tenor Saxophone

Track 5. METALEGN: Sintayehu Belay: Lead Vocals / Nathaniel Tesemma: Drums / Ashenafi Ali: Electric Bass Guitar / Girum Mezmur: Electric Guitar / Abegasu Shiota: Electric Keyboard / Bitania Abraham: Backing Vocals / Abebaw Getachew: Backing Vocals / Nourelislam Adam: Trumpet / Abiy Osman: Baritone Saxophone / Abiy Osman: Tenor Saxophone