NATI HAILE w/ Dj Fitsum & Kingsway 202 @ Yoshi's SF (Feb 25) February 25, 2012

NATI HAILE
February 25, 2012

plus The Majesty Band and DJ Fitsum

An evening of Ethiopian traditional jazz & dance music

Opening band: KINGSWAY 202

* 10pm / $25 in The Lounge

Nati Haile:

Nati Haile is a rising singer/ songwriter in the Ethiopian comtemporary music scene. Born in Ethiopia and now based in Toronto, his first single 'ken saymesh' (before nightfall) was a cover of one of the Amharic classic favourite songs by Tewodros Taddesse. Nati gave it a new groove and made it even popular.

His second single 'Legenetuwa' (her paradise) showed his talent for brining new life to old and forgotten classics. Originally sang by Muluken Mellesse, 'Legenetuwa' was now re-introdiced to a whole new generation of music lovers and showed Nati's amazing vocal range.

His first album 'Let yinegal' (break of dawn) was released in 2005 and has sold hunders of thousands of copies world wide. His second album ' Beqa' (enough) was released to critical acclaim on July 31, 2010. It has been touted as one of the "must have Amharic albums of 2010". It showcases influences of popular Ethiopian beats, Reggae, Blues and Hip-hop. As a tastement to his potential, all the songs in 'Beqa' have been written by himself. The music was composed by talented artists from Ethiopia and abroad.

Nati Haile currently resides in Canada and studies different styles of music from accross the world. He has been working on new music which he hopes to release soon.

KINGSWAY 202:

Kingsway 202 is a band from Shoreview, CA. They play rock music that's created at Uncle Boyd's Sawmill which serves as the band's home.

Official Website: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/2458