Kexp Presents Music That Matters

September 11th is the start of the new year on the Ethiopian, Eritrean and Coptic calendars, so in honor of, KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros connects with fellow Ethiopian-American musician, organizer, and DJ Munit Mesfin to bring us a sampling of some of the most exciting new music out of Ethiopia and the diaspora, along with a few classics. We also learn about Munit's time as a morning show host on Afro FM in Addis Ababa, the connection of Admas to everything, and a little bit about the state of Ethiopia today. Artists featured include Teref Kasahun, Iri Di, Jano Band, Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience, Tommy T with Mahmoud Ahmed, and a world premiere of a new song from Munit feat. Kenny Allen. 1. Teref Kasahun - Demo’Na 2. Iri Di - Waymala 3. Rahel Getu - Tilobign 4. Munit Mesfin feat. Kenny Allen - Man Ale Ende Enae 5. Lemlem Hailemichael - Gedam 6. Yohana feat. Tsedi - Yelel 7. Tommy T feat. Mahmoud Ahmed - Anchin 8. Admas - Anchi Bale Game 9. Zebiba Girma - Yamal Qenew 10. Chelina - Ayzon 11. Jano Band &