By Melina Paris, Music and Arts ColumnistThe Ethiopian jazz band, Ethio Cali, took full advantage of performing on the last day of the Music Tastes Good Festival this past September. Whenever Ethio Cali performs, they pay tribute by playing some of the music of artists who have died. Ethio Cali has suffered losses of its own recently such as Long Beach Jazz scene’s Ikey and Aaron Owens, brothers of Ethio Cali’s bassist, Brandon Owens. It’s one of the most challenging songs we’ve done so far.”Hodgpodge: Musicians jamming with DJs, DJs jamming with musicians. Ethio Cali will play Taste OC, Oct 23.

Source: Ethiopian News October 12, 2018 17:12 UTC