In the ancient Ethiopian language, Meklit means “one who knows the balance of things.” Achieving that balance is something singer, composer and cultural activist Meklit Hadero says she considers a life goal. It’s fun to bring those elements together with the storytelling.“Hadero says she believes music and cultural activism come together in many different ways. It’s a hyphenated music that’s about questions of immigration and culture. “This comes from a perspective of not having a defined line between what is music and what is not music. Having learned the business side of a music career and how to balance that with her creativity, she shares that knowledge.

Source: Ethiopian News February 28, 2017 02:44 UTC