Mikael Seifu Announces Zelalem

The Ethiopian producer Mikael Seifu detailed his first release on the RVNG Intl. label today. (His previous EPs came out through the Washington D.C. imprint 1432 R .) Zelalem, which translates approximately to "eternity," will contain five tracks. In a press release, Seifu uses the term "Ethiopiyawi Electronic" to describe his sound, which includes folk instruments like the Masenko and the Krar.

Look for Zelalem on March 5, and check out "How To Save a Life (Vector of Eternity)" above.