Tezez Tapes: Sounds from the Archive

Semir from archival label Tezez Tapes curates from a cassette collection of Eritrean music from the 1980s–2000s, tracing eras, sounds, and the distinct voices that shaped them. From the host: "Highlighting Abdalla Abubaker, a producer, multi-instrumentalist and one of the pioneers of synthesizer use in modern Eritrean music This mix centers on tracks from the 1980s, with a few from the 1990s, showcasing a period when artists blended modern sounds with traditional melodies."