Kibrom Birhane

The positive and verified news of Kibrom Birhane: concerts, outputs, distinctions and projects — the writing of Festival TV only retains confirmed information, in a spirit of celebration.

2025 — The album "Lisané Bahir". Kibrom Birhane's fourth album, "Lisané Bahir" (Flying Carpet Records, October 2025), has been a dialogue between Ethiopian modes — tizita, anchihoye, bati, and ambassador — and modular synthesizers. The Quietus and UK Vibe greet an ancestral and forward-looking record.

2026 — "Fiat" with Dexter Story. In 2026, Kibrom Birhane lends his voice and synthesizers to "Fiat", the title of Dexter Story's album "T'Som". Collaboration combines boom-bap and gurage and kunama traditions.

2024 — Meklit pianist on "Ethio Blue". A member of the Ethio-Cali collective, Kibrom Birhane is the pianist of Meklit's "Ethio Blue" project, presented in 2024. He brings his knowledge of Ethiopian ranges and his jazzman touch.