Venue: Burlington (3425 West Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 )
Date: Sunday December 16, 2012 8pm – 11:30pm
Price: $12
Tigist Bekele was a well known rising star at her home country Ethiopia who also went on world tours in early to mid 2000s (including performances in the US). After getting married and becoming a mother, she has been on a hiatus. She is currently residing in Chicago and recording her long-awaited second album to be released in 2013. This concert is a rare opportunity for Tigist’s fans and Chicago world music lovers.
Tewodros Aklilu who just returned from his EU/North African tour with renowned Ethiopian singer Teddy Afro will accompany along with Chicago’s Magic Carpet.
Persian‐Gypsy band Bad Mashadi and electro‐ethnic solo artist Charles Mantis will open.
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