Ethio-Soul - big sound that get crowds moving

“Electrifying, kaleidoscopic vintage soul...his blistering vocal attack is beyond compare: hail one of the world’s most exhilarating new voices” – MAG

“Beautiful soulful joyous music that isn’t afraid to groove. You can’t go wrong.”– Bob Baker Fish
 Australia's own Ethio-Soul superstar Dereb the Ambassador and his big sound band of virtuoso musicians deliver energetic rhythms and melodies that consistently get crowds moving.

Dereb Desalegn (aka Dereb the Ambassador) is a unique vocal talent, well known as one of Ethiopia's most respected singers. On his first solo album 'Korkorow Yalew' recorded in 2003, his hit single 'Wollo', reached number one in the Ethiopian charts. Dereb has since toured in America, England, Asia, New Zealand and Australia where he currently resides.

After moving to Australia, Dereb collaborated with Nicky Bomba and the Bomba Band releasing a CD and touring nationally in June 2007.

In 2011, Dereb joined forces with producer Tony Buchen on a new project - Dereb the Ambassador - a title given to him years earlier by the Ethiopian media. Performing with a band of virtuoso musicians and inspired by the funky sounds of great Ethiopian artists of the 60's and 70's, such as Mahmoud Ahmed and Mulatu Astatke, they recorded their highly acclaimed debut album. More recently they have found success with the album released in Japan on the P-Vine label and Dereb the Ambassador featured on one of Francis Falceto's (of Ethiopiques fame) Ethiosonic releases, showcasing new music from the Ethiopian Diaspora.

Dereb and his 4-piece band consistently livens up crowds with their addictive, gritty brand of Ethio-soul. Performance highlights include WOMADelaide, Jeonju Sori World Music Festival Sth Korea and tours in Ethiopia and Japan.
 In January 2016, Dereb the Ambassador released a new EP called “Volume II” and released “Fikera” from the album which has received fantastic responses from music critics and audiences. The band toured Japan in 2017 and 2018 as well as touring Australia. Released their album "Ethiopia" in June 2018. Dereb moved to Ethiopia in 2019 and after a 5 year hiatus the band is  currently preparing to record their new repertoire and hit the Australian stages again.

The Band...

Dereb Desalegn – Vocals
Peter Farrar – C Melody Saxophone and alto saxophone
Rory Brown – Bass
Ross Ferraro – Drums
Daniel Pliner - Keys

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/DerebtheAmbassador
http://soundcloud.com/derebtheambassador 
http://www.youtube.com/user/DerebTheAmbassador

7pm Doors/ Restaurant 🍷🥂 🍕
8.30pm Band