Debo Band is an Ethiopian funk collective based out of Boston. The group was founded in 2006 by Ethiopian-American musician, Danny Mekonnen, whose love for the funk, dance and pop sounds coming out of Ethiopia in the 70s inspired him to begin piecing together musicians in an attempt to recreate it. After hearing a few tracks from the Debo Band, listeners can tell that the group's members have all obviously done their homework in studying the Ethiopian music, utilizing its native instruments and playing within its designated scales and meters. Horns, accordions, percussion, drums and guitars all mix with the funk-infused vibe to offer listeners a chance to briefly transport themselves to another time and place.
