Friday, October 28, 2011

Ethiopian born Meklit Hadero’s catchy, compassionate sound

(Saturday, Oct 29, 2011, San Francisco)--Visit Ethiopia by way of San Francisco with this irresistible rising star. San Francisco offers a haven to creative talents from around the world.


One of the city’s newest stars is Ethiopian-born Meklit Hadero, a restless soul who found her voice in the funky Mission district’s eclectic arts scene.

You’ll hear hints of Billie Holiday, Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell in her music, but Hadero is her own unique creation. Her song “Leaving Soon” could easily slide into the rotation on your favorite rock or R&B station. She’s also begun to explore traditional Ethiopian songs.

On our latest installment of “Quick Hits,” Hadero talks with Mirissa Neff about her unusual career, performs with her band in a small club, and sings some new acoustic songs. FULL ARTICLE AT Salon »

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Meklit Hadero creates music of multiple cultures 

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