Getachew Solomon
a market stall district in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Getachew Solomon spends his days dealing cards at a small casino, ensuring the chips are counted precisely and players leave without a quarrel. Living above a stall in Addis Ababa's bustling Merkato market, he rises before dawn to assist vendors. He views the world with a watchful eye, much like the street dogs he observes, placing trust in their heightened senses. Held together by practicality, his life carries the weight of a recurring dream about a two-story house that exists only in his mind.
About
Obsession
The subtle twitch of a dog's ear
Voice
Warm ripple of dawn air
Genre
Ethiopian ambient jazz
Instrumentation
Double bass, market stall recordings, bamboo flute
Vocal Style
Whispered yet gritty confessions
Production Style
Recorded live in market stalls, surrounded by the ambient sounds of the city
Influences
Addis Ababa's bustling Merkato, street dogs, recurring dream of an imaginary house
Selected 1 time · Last: August 13, 2026
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