Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw has a truly international sound. By mixing jazz, electronica and even dub music elements with traditional Ethiopian styles, Gigi creates upbeat, hopeful music. Her range of ...

Since moving to New York four years ago, Ethiopian singer Gigi has earned rave reviews for her sinuous, Amharic-language vocals and rich blend of African melodies with contemporary jazz and reggae.

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian singing sensation Gigi has been revealed as picking up the most nominations, at the 2005 Ethiopian Music Awards show scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa in the coming months.

There's been an interesting recent trend in popular African music where international exports (that is, widely distributed recordings and touring artists) have penetrated European and American markets ...