Ethiopia Reconsidered

Aired February 14, 2002

Ethiopia inspires grand claims about black history. For some, it is the cradle of civilization. For others, the country's ex-president Haille Selassie was a god. We'll look at Ethiopia's past through the lense of its modern and traditional music. The show includes selections from the remarkable 19-volume retropsective series, Ethiopiques, and the latest from Addis.

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