Artist: Meklit Hadero

Duo releases acoustic 'Neighborhood #1' from upcoming covers album

Little Dragon at Bumbershoot 2011 (09/03/11) Photo : Drake Lelane Enjoy the conclusion of Drake's epic Day 1 at Bumbershoot 2011. -ed. Bumbershoot 2011 Day 1 - Part 2 The second half of Saturday started with two of the buzziest of buzz bands in Seattle right now: Shabbaz Palaces - Sub Pop first real hip hop offering, and Pickwick - Seattle's answer to Stax soul, by way of beard folk. Naturally, both were scheduled over the top [...]

Listening: 1. Meklit Hadero : Meklit has one of the more rich and beautiful voices I've heard in a while. She reminds me of Basia Bulat, but this Ethiopia native is truly a unique talent. Her debut album, On A Day Like This… , will be released by Porto Franco Records on April 20th. Listen to: Walk Up ( mp3 ) 2. Hesta Prynn : This dance-punk diva is going to take over the scene this summer. Listen to : Can We Go Wrong ( mp3 ) 3. [...]

• Hesta Prynn - Can We Go Wrong
• Meklit Hadero - Walk Up
• Veil Veil Vanish - Change in the Neon Light—Black Cloud Remix

Honestly, I couldn't think of better music for a Saturday afternoon. You know, it's that time when we're either preparing to go out for a night of festivities, getting some unfinished work done around the house, or catching up on some "me" time. We need some laid back, groovy tunes. Don't tell me you don't know what I'm talking about, I know you do. In that vein comes Meklit Hadero , an Ethiopian born but American raised female singer/songwriter. Currently residing in the diverse arts scene of San Fransisco, Hadero blends elements of smoky jazz and soul [...]

• Meklit Hadero - Walk Up