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Marian Mereba:
An “Ethiopian Queen From Philly”
Marian Mereba is the type of artist that could turn heads whether she was performing at the end of your block, blasting out the tips of your headphones, or headlining your nearest festival. The combination of raw musicianship, soul-wrenching vocals, and inspired lyricism, is sure to make any listener into a superfan.
>via: http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2013/07/11/marian-mereba-an-ethiopian-queen-from-philly/
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Marian Mereba ‘Room For Living Remixes’
BY ALYSSA KLEIN
We’ve been feeling Ethiopian-American songstress Marian Mereba since Revivalistfirst tipped us off to her folky soulfulness. With today’s release of Room For Living Remixes we thought we’d do our part to spread the ATL via Philly singer some love. The reworked collection transforms simplicity through soul on the standout original EP into rainy day, hip-hop concoctions with dreamy bass production. This one hits a bit close to home in the office, dots connecting all throughout the Okay fam. ?uestloveeven gets a shout at one point. Snaps to OKA fashion guru Poundo for spotting Marian graced in Senegalese designer Selly Raby Kane‘s Seraka label for the above featured album art (more Prêt-À-Poundo thoughts on those modern shapes here). Listen to the remixed EP.
>via: http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/10/31/marian-mereba-room-for-living-remixes/