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Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd , has taken over the airwaves with his experimental R&B sound. His latest album Beauty Behind the Madness, is sitting comfortably at the top of the Billboard 200 , and his swift transformation from cult superstar to international pop star has been a common area of discussion in the music sphere.
Much less talked about, though, is the singer’s Ethiopian heritage, which he credits for having a profound impact on his craft. In a recent interview with Pitchfork , the musician discusses how his Ethiopian upbringing shaped him artistically. […]
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