Danakil Safari

**Danakil Safari** is a Norwegian quintet crafting intensely groovy **ethiojazz**—an Ethiopian-inspired style blending American jazz with African roots. Drawing their name from the harsh Danakil Depression in northern Ethiopia (think acid lakes and volcanoes), their sound is dark, sinister, murky, and seriously fun, perfect for conjuring wild concert vibes despite their chilly Oslo base.

Their debut album **From the Soil**, dropped on February 20, 2026 via Apollon Records, packs nine tracks like **Inner Struggle**, **Oslo Black Widow**, **Jam to Joe**, and **Savage Gales of the Mighty Desert**. It's all about that heavy groove evoking far warmer deserts, promising a killer live time.