Meklit Hadero

An artist poised to break through to worldwide stardom, Meklit Hadero writes seductive songs influenced by jazz, soul, folk and her Ethiopian heritage. Born in Addis Ababa, she and her family fled Ethiopia after the revolution in 1974. She grew up primarily in Brooklyn, singing in choirs and developing her unique musical style. Hadero earned a degree in political science from Yale, though the pull of music became the primary focus of her life. She settled in San Francisco, immersing herself in the city’s rich art and music scenes, and soon gained a reputation as a talented singer-songwriter who draws comparisons to such vocal legends as Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone...

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An artist poised to break through to worldwide stardom, Meklit Hadero writes seductive songs influenced by jazz, soul, folk and her Ethiopian heritage. Born in Addis Ababa, she and her family fled Ethiopia after the revolution in 1974. She grew up primarily in Brooklyn, singing in choirs and developing her unique musical style. Hadero earned a degree in political science from Yale, though the pull of music became the primary focus of her life. She settled in San Francisco, immersing herself in the city’s rich art and music scenes, and soon gained a reputation as a talented singer-songwriter who draws comparisons to such vocal legends as Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone. Hadero’s 2010 album, On a Day Like This, is a critically lauded collection of personal songs featuring some of the Bay Area’s best musicians. Join her for an thrilling performance at the Swedish and you’ll understand what the buzz is about!

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