Selamnesh Zemene belongs to the nomadic community Azmari of Gonder, region located in the highlands, 750 km north of Addis Ababa. The Azmaris often perform in bars called Azmaribet and are known for their irreverent humor and skillful improvisations. Between tradition and modernity, the Badume's Azmari Band revisits the Azmari's repertoire by borrowing from electric colors of 70's Swinging Addis . Taverns installed at the bottom of any backyard, the Azmaribets are institutions of the Ethiopian People's life. In these improvised cabarets, Azmaris, singers, musicians and dancers will perform their art. Say aloud the truths that everyone thinks in secret! They depict the vices of Ethiopian society and never miss hot topics: nostalgia, praise, hidden claims, and of course sex and poltique! This is at Fendika, famous Addis Ababa's azmaribet led by the dancer Melaku Belay that Selamnesh perpetuate this tradition. "The set alternates between instrumental times, rhythmic songs and melancholic tracks, with a permanent mind of harmony. You leave the concert with the feeling of not be present at a simple concert. For two hours, the audience became immersed in one of Addis Ababa clubs in the middle of the 70s, and seeing the smiles and dances in the front row, it is hoped that Badume's Band continue to revive the Ethio-jazz for many years to come ... " TRACKLIST A1. Bati B1. Sokota