Debo Band
Debo Band | |
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Debo Band, playing Philadelphia in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Debo |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Ethiojazz Ethiopian music |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Sub Pop FPE Records |
| Website | www.debo.band |
Debo Band (also known simply as Debo) are a Boston-based Ethiopian music band led by saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and fronted by vocalist Bruck Tesfaye. Ranging from 10–12 members playing horns, guitars, violins, percussion, and accordion, their sound incorporates Ethiojazz, folk, and pop styles from the Horn of Africa infused with tinges of motifs from Eastern Europe and Asia, as well as punk, experimental, and psychedelic rock. Rolling Stone described Debo's sound as, "guitar solos, massed vocals, violin and brass [that] rush in like a Red Bulled marching band...Dance at your own risk."