Debo Band - Ere Gobez

Facts 2016 release. Debo Band raises the roof on the Ethiopian musical past, picking up where the political upheaval of the ‘70s/’80s quenched the energy of one of East Africa's most prolific, vibrant scenes. Ere Gobez is the follow up to their debut on Sub Pop, and the large ensemble, known for its fun, danceable dives into Ethiopia's rich musical worlds with "... riotous energy and sinuous swing." - NPR. "It's not an easy feat to pay tribute and transcend that same tribute simultaneously, but this band manages the trick." – Pitchfork.