Mulatu Astatke
The father of Ethio-jazz, globally sampled and revered.
Mahmoud Ahmed
Ethiopian vocal legend of the golden Swinging Addis era.
Alemayehu Eshete
The Ethiopian Elvis, golden-era Addis star.
Girma Bèyènè
Pianist and singer central to Ethio-jazz\'s golden age.
Aster Aweke
Ethiopian vocal star of the modern era.
Teddy Afro
Ethiopia's biggest modern pop star.
The Addis Ababa music scene
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 2 genres. Ethio-jazz\'s hypnotic pentatonic grooves put Addis on the global map.
The most represented genres are jazz (5) and pop (1).
The earliest year on record is Girma Bèyènè (1938) and the latest is Teddy Afro (1976); the busiest decade on the map is the 1940s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete and Girma Bèyènè. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Addis Ababa music
What music is Addis Ababa known for?
Addis Ababa is known for jazz music. Notable acts include Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete.
How many bands are from Addis Ababa?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Addis Ababa, spanning jazz, pop.