SOLOMON SISAY AND HIS BAND

About

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM) A tribute to the rich musical history of Ethiopia Solomon Sisay is a world-class musician who shot to fame after being the chosen saxophone player for Axumite Band, a legendary outfit in Ethiopia. Solomon has since continued his legacy, playing alongside the greats such as Mahmoud Ahmed, Aleymehu Eshete, Ali Bira, Tsegaye Eshetu and with many of the young, up and coming Ethiopian music stars. Now living in Australia, he has toured Europe, Middle East, Japan and New Zealand and performed at WOMADelaide, Port Fairy Folk Festival and MONA FOMA. In November 2019, Solomon Sisay launched his debut album, Sitota as part of the Due West Arts Festival. The launch was a sell out and the album has become a staple on community and national radio across Australia. It is one of the most talked about releases within Ethiopia and has propelled Solomon’s onto many new stages including the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Paris Cat and Eltham Wine and Jazz Festival. Written by Solomon and fellow Ethiopian artist