Etenesh Wassié

**Etenesh Wassié** is an Ethiopian vocalist celebrated for her dynamic reinvention of *Azmari* traditions, the vibrant musical storytelling heritage of Ethiopia’s wandering minstrels. Based in Addis Ababa, she’s known for her raw, emotive voice and fearless fusion of folkloric *tizita* (blues-like longing) with experimental, genre-blurring collaborations. Her work with French instrumentalist Mathieu Sourisseau, including the hypnotic *Belo Belo* project, bridges Ethiopian rhythms with avant-garde jazz and ambient textures, earning global acclaim. Recent releases like *Yene Alem* and the atmospheric *Semelles de vent* (a Cubic Series collaboration) showcase her ability to honor tradition while pushing boundaries, cementing her as a bold voice in East Africa’s contemporary soundscape.

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