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NAZARENES
Medhane Tewolde - Noah Isac Tewolde
Reggae was introduced to the family early on. Growing
up in Addis Ababa in the mid 70's, given the time and
place where Reggae was considered to be sort of an
underground music and despite the scarcity and the lack
of due promotion, the hypnotic rhythm and the cons-
cious message it carried soon engulfed the heart and
soul of the entire family.
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This was a very uniqie sound - all types of music but
Reggae blared through the speakers of every café and
clubs and on the radio. Medhane and Noah's taste in
music stood out among their peers. Medhane received
his first guitar at the age of 12 and he began to
scratch. Well, many years have gone by and many exp-
eriences gained.
In the 80's Medhane and Noah played with various
bands in Europé (mainly Sweden and Germany). Medhane
on guitar and as lead vocal, Noah on bass and back
vocal.
In the 1990's Medhane joined wellknown Reggae bands
from Jamaica - went on European and African tours
with the likes of Iqulah, Culture Knox, Mamma Booker
(Bob Marley's Mother!).
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Noah soon took upon lead singing. In 1992 he was
discovered in Gothenburg, Sweden, which landed him a
solo record deal with Virgin Records. He released 3
singles, one of which was a hit in Sweden. In 1994
his Debut Album was released through Virgin Records
under the name Anbessa
In 1996 Medhane and Noah reunited their forces and
engaged on a new venture; their own style and vibe.
Their spiritual and conscious view of Life, developed
to become to what is now Nazarenes.
The Debut Album is called Orit - Insteel Sounds released
in fall 2000 A fresh and vibrant blend of Roots Reggae in English
and Tigrignia (Eritrean language; the 1st of its
kind) with an array of sound and savvy arrangements
that truly reflect their talent and dedication.
Truly spiritual and inspirational it carries a
message of love, hope and selfrespect and respect
for one another.
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AN ENERGETIC MELLOW JOURNEY!
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