empty cell Meklit Hadero
Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian-American singer, songwriter, and composer known for her electrifying stage presence and innovative sound that blends jazz, folk, and East African influences. Her albums, such as "On a Day Like This..." (2010), "We Are Alive" (2014), and "When the People Move, the Music Moves Too" (2017), have received critical acclaim and achieved high rankings on world music charts. Meklit has collaborated with artists like Kronos Quartet, Andrew Bird, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. She is also a co-founder of the Nile Project, which brings together musicians from Nile Basin countries to promote cultural exchange and environmental awareness.
