The "golden seventies" of Ethiopian music, captured by the "Ethiopiques" series, faded during the Derg regime (1975-1991), as brass bands disappeared and pop music took over. Recently, young producers have revived the scene by blending traditional rhythms with modern dance beats. This fresh, energetic sound is now popular across Addis Ababa, heard in taxis, restaurants, and markets.

The "Ililta" CD features this new Ethiopian dance music, showcasing the work of Mesele Asmamaw and other producers.
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"Den etiopiska musikens "gyllene sjuttiotal", som fångades i serien "Ethiopiques", försvann under Derg-regimen (1975-1991) då brassband ersattes av popmusik. På senare tid har unga producenter återupplivat scenen genom att blanda traditionella rytmer med moderna dansbeats. Detta nya, energifyllda sound är nu populärt i Addis Abeba och hörs i taxibilar, restauranger och på marknader."

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