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Fendika is an Ethiopian music group based in Addis Ababa. Led by dancer/choreographer Melaku Belay, they operate a venue, tour, record, and perform under the name Fendika. Photo by Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, via Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.0.
In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, visitors flock to Fendika cultural hub to listen to live Ethiopian music. Nestled away in the Kazanchis neighborhood, stepping into this azmari bet (Amharic for a traditional music house) feels like a family reunion. The cozy, sprawling complex of rooms hosts a music space, an art gallery and an Ethiopian eatery and coffeehouse, welcoming travelers and locals to revel in the joy of live music and poetry since the 1990s when azmari bets were still abundant.