Meklit – Ethio Blue

Today the visionary Ethiopian-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist Meklit has shared the title track from her upcoming EP Ethio Blue, a prescient six-song collection attuned to inner landscapes.

The song is an homage to Mongo Santamaria’s seminal hit “Afro-Blue,” and seeks to honor the incalculably rich legacy bequeathed by her forebearers. Recorded with GRAMMY-winning songwriter / producer Dan Wilson, Ethio Blue is powered by an array of Ethio Jazz-inspired grooves, while presenting some of Meklit’s most personal songwriting to date.

“The music of Ethio Blue was designed to “heal ourselves and nourish our hearts,” writes Meklit. “I realized I need to make a record reminding us – myself included – of the power we have and the spirit of resiliency that can refresh us.”

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