Tadias Mag

07/25/2025

Henock Temesgen — bassist, composer, educator — reflects on four decades of shaping modern Ethiopian music from Addis Ababa to New York and back again.

http://www.tadias.com/07/25/2025/henock-temesgen-the-bassline-of-a-nation-a-qa-interview-on-music-memory-ethiopia/

03/06/2025

Ethiopian Films Take Center Stage at the 2025 New African Film Festival

The annual New African Film Festival (NAFF) at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has long been a platform for showcasing the richness and diversity of African cinema. This year’s lineup features three Ethiopian films, each offering a unique lens into the country’s evolving storytelling landscape. Leading the selections is Affini, a powerful drama set in the Sidama region, followed by the documentary Made in Ethiopia, which explores the intersection of globalization and local communities, and the romantic thriller Tizita, a tale of love and memory lost.

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02/19/2025

The Sound of Now: Ethiopian American Artists Making Waves in 2025

A New Wave of Sound: Ethiopian American Artists Defining the Moment: From Mereba's soul-stirring reflections to Kelela's jazz-infused reinventions, Chxrry22's pop-R&B blend, and The Weeknd's cinematic storytelling-this feature explores the voices shaping today's music scene.

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02/14/2025

From Ethiopia to New York: A Gandhian Moment in Ethiopian and African American Encounters

Publisher’s Note:
As part of our Black History Month highlight, Tadias is honored to present this insightful article by Dr. Fikru Negash Gebrekidan, Professor of History at St. Thomas University in Canada and author of Bond without Blood: A History of Ethiopian and New World Black Relations, 1896-1991. In this exclusive piece, titled From Ethiopia to New York: A Gandhian Moment in Ethiopian and African American Encounters, Dr. Gebrekidan examines a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in history—Dr. Malaku E. Bayen’s arrival in the United States in 1936 and the defining experiences that shaped his advocacy.

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01/22/2025

In Pictures: Timket – Ethiopia’s Colorful Epiphany Festival Celebrated Worldwide

Timket, the Ethiopian Epiphany, once again brought vibrant celebrations to communities worldwide in 2025. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the festival commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. Celebrated annually on January 19th, Timket draws thousands of participants both in Ethiopia and across the Ethiopian diaspora.

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01/09/2025

The Abyssinians: Banna Desta Brings an Ancient Ethiopian Queen to Life for Modern Times

Banna Desta, a New York-based Eritrean and Ethiopian-American playwright, continues to captivate audiences with her latest work, The Abyssinians, Audible Original audiobook that fuses historical intrigue with modern sensibilities. Desta’s masterful storytelling immerses listeners in the vibrant world of the ancient Aksumite Kingdom, a powerful empire spanning present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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01/07/2025

Ethiopia Knows It’s Christmas: Genna, a Timeless Legacy Misrepresented

Publisher’s Note:
As we celebrate Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) today, this exclusive article Elias Wondimu Wondimu, founding director of TSEHAI Publishers Publishers, serves as a timely and vital reflection. With remarkable clarity and depth, Elias dismantles misrepresentations of Ethiopia’s Christian legacy while highlighting the nation’s pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and cultural meaning of Christmas for centuries. His perspective invites us to move beyond reductive narratives, offering instead a richer understanding of Ethiopia’s enduring contributions to the global Christian story.”

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12/19/2024

Amsalu T Kassaw Becomes First Ethiopian American to Serve in Public Office in Colorado

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12/18/2024

Art Talk: Chester Higgins & Awol Erizku Shine at The Met’s ‘Flight into Egypt’ Exhibition

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

12/15/2024

Ethiopia’s Artistic Renaissance: Tadias Magazine Celebrates a Breakthrough Year in Global Art

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12/14/2024

Kamasi Washington and Ethiopian Dancers light up The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a stunning blend of Jazz, Eskista, and Heritage

Ethiopian Business and Lifestyle

12/08/2024

Tsedaye Makonnen: Ethiopian American Artist Illuminates the Smithsonian with Sanctuary ‘Mekdes’

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