Addis Ken – አዲስ ቀን (“New Day” in Amharic) – is the name of a unique musical project from international composer, vocalist and sax player Abate Berihun. A prolific saxophonist, composer and vocalist, Berihun is one of Israel’s most prominent Ethiopian musicians, who has toured and collaborated with musical giants such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed and Gigi, and is the founder and leader of influential afro-jazz and ethnic ensembles “Tezeta”, “Ras Dashen” and “Kuluma”.

Addis Ken is Berihun’s new musical project, and it is all about soulful groove, spiritual search and heartfelt blues. The group brings to the stage original music that fuses Jewish-Ethiopian soul music and prayers passed through the generations with ageless spiritual and mysterious texts. The result is “a thrilling encounter between ancient Ethiopian traditions and the legacy of a modern jazz ensemble, steeped in musical adventurousness, deep groove, and the spirit of the blues.” The group has performed internationally in festivals and venues in Europe, North America and Central America, and their new album will be released in 2023. 

“They are a joy to behold. Addis Ken is something of a supergroup.” – Barry Davis, Jerusalem Post

Abate Berihun – sax & vocals

Roy Mor – piano

David Michaeli – bass

Amir Bar Akiva – drums