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ONE ETHIOPIA is the the spirit of the Abissynian soul

Paul W. Brainerd | Texas USA | 11/04/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After a 14 day trek from hell in the lower rift valley of southern Ethiopia we had been linited to some old cassette copies of some Marley and the Dead. Parched and famished I arrived on the outskirts of Addis Ababa and entered this "roadside saloon" of sorts and heard the voice of an angel with a rythme that captured the modern, yet ethnic feel of Ethiopia. My true test for ethnic music is if I do still truely enjoy it as much when I arrive back home as I did when visiting the country...........as sometimes I have just been caught up in the moment and been disappointed when I arrive back home. With this CD, One Ethiopia, I can most certainly assure you that this is not the case!"

The voice of an angel

tasa tasa | 12/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The voice of an angel After coming in late from work, I had dosed off without turning off the radio. Hours later, I was awakened by an angel's voice that I had heard before. To my disbelief, it was my hometown girl Gigi from Ethiopia. This was the first time I had heard an Ethiopian sing on national public radio and, naturally, I was a bit shocked. Her interview was great; she had the charisma of a superstar and the confidence of a national leader. She is one of the most influential musicians to come from Ethiopia. As you all know, Ethiopian modern music is still stuck in the sixties, but, thankfully, Gigi's music finally caught up with the rest of the world. I can proudly tell my ferngi friends that there is this great music from Ethiopia and Gigi is to thank. If you have not heard her album, I highly recommend giving it a try."

A rising star

nadav haber | jerusalem Israel | 06/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is the first by Gigi as a soloist. She did appear on a previous CD - "Love Songs from Ethiopia" - there she sang traditional songs with traditional accompaniment.
Gigi has all it takes to be a star - a good voice, great looks and plenty of musical talent. This CD is full of vibrant energy and swinging Ethiopian rhythms. The songs are both catchy and interesting, and Gigi's personality shines through her voice. This should be a best seller among Ethiopian CD's and prove Gigi's status as the rising young star in Ethiopian and African music.
This CD was followed by the amazing "GIGI" cd - where she became an international sensation. ..."