Debo Band – Podcast 188

Debo band explores the rich and varied traditions of Ethiopian music with a dose of funk, punk and soul. With a large instrumental ensemble and a charismatic singer Bruck Tesfaye it all adds up to an undeniable party band. We got to hang with the leader of this amazing group, Danny Mekonnen and here excerpts of their upcoming album Ere Gobez (FPE Records; May 20, 2016).  They'll be playing in NYC with Antibalas May 18th at the Brooklyn Bowl.   Debo Band is Bruck Tesfaye vocals Danny Mekonnen saxophones Gabriel Birnbaum tenor saxophone Danilo Henriquez trumpet and percussion Stephanie Baird trombone Jonah Rapino electric violin Kaethe Hostetter five-stringed violin Marié Abe accordion Brendon Wood guitar Arik Grier sousaphone PJ Goodwin bass Adam Clark drums