The D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities organized a New Years event on Wednesday December 31st, 2008 at the Historical Society of Washington. The event was titled “Arts Eve D.C.” At the event, Ethiopians, Italians, Mexicans, and Koreans showcased their traditions and music.
The Ethiopian music and dance was represented by “The African Band.” The band included four ancient instrument players: Melaku Habit-Gebereal playing the Kebero, Fantahun Melese playing the Kerar, and Gezachew Teklemariam playing the Masinko, and Getachew playing the Washint.
The band also had one powerful vocalist, Serawitu Lemma and three mesmerizing dancers: Freihwot Dessu, Wasihun Kebede, and Brook.
The three dancers also thought the audiences how to dance.
Both the performance and the dance class were loved by the audiences and participants. "The African Band" is manages and promoted by Selam Global Enterprises. Arts Eve DC was organized by D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities and DESHO Productions.
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Picture by Matt Andrea
