Giovanni Rico

History

In a music career that spans over nearly half century, Giovanni's name has grown synonymous with the golden age of Ethiopian music. From his significant part in Roha Band, Ethiopia's leading band of the 1970s and 80s to the great music works he took part in including the legendary Musicians Ephrem Tamiru, Mahmoud Ahmed, etc., his impact in Ethiopian music is significant.

Profile

Movies

Under African Skies: Ethiopia

First aired on TV on the BBC Two on 29 September 1989, this second episode of the documentary series "Under African Skies", a grand project aimed at presenting the rich diversity of contemporary African music of those days and known for its unforgettable memento "A celebration of the new sounds of a continent. " traverses the nostalgic roots and the euphoric contours of Ethiopian music of the '80s.