CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE MUSIC REVIEW
uKanDanZ
Ethiopian Crunch Music
By Salma Karim uKanDanZ is an unusual meeting between an electric quartet and Asnake Guebreyes , charismatic lead singer
from the vibrant music scene in Addis Abeba . Inspired by traditional popular Ethiopian songs , uKanDanZ music is characterized by the originality of the compositions , the arrangements and a unique energy . The quartet plays very subtle groove and powerful rock music , in which Guebreyes ’ s voice displays a delicate virtuosity .
The band was introduced to the music scene by the French label Buda Musique , and since their debut haven ’ t stopped surprising us with their Ethiopian Crunch Music . This French band , backing the Ethiopian lead singer Guebreyes , plays superb Ethiojazz with rock ’ n ’ roll energy , big guitar riffs , a transcendental rhythm , ranging from screaming to emotional saxophone , all reinforced by the majestic voice of Guebreyes . A new Ethiopic golden nugget is born .
uKanDanZ has a real crunch energy . Between rock , jazz , noise ... With impertinence , they rock it wildly . Without compromise , guitar , saxophone , keyboards , drums and vocals shuffle our bearings . What a pleasure ! The stage presence of uKanDanZ alternates with swings between energy and emotion . Then the public , transcends , dances and shivers .
Bomb energy , that brings a healthy dose of new blood to the Ethiogrooves scene . Thanks to the Ethiojazz flexibility to marry other genres , such as rock , this is the case with uKanDanZ . Four musicians ( battery , sax , guitar and keyboards ) and the traditional chants of Guebreyes are sufficient to deliver an awesome live show , sometimes in line with Ethiojazz golden times , from back in the seventies . Sometimes getting close to hard rock , but still in a trance mood .
Unscrupulously , now You Can Dance ( uKanDanZ )!
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Discography 2012 : Yeshalal ( Yetchalal ) 2013 : Yeshalal ( Yetchalal ) - Live
Website www . ukandanz . com