Global Influences Project: Yohanan x Hiari Ya Moyo

We really enjoyed this musical piece from Ethiopian composer, Yohanan Ermias Bekele. We love how he transformed the Hiari Ya Moyo's driving rhythm's into something that could be heard in clubs across the world.
"I selected the Hiariya Moyo sample as I found the rhythm familiar and similar to some of the 6/8 rhythms found in my home country Ethiopia. As the electric bass is my main instrument, I first tried to identify a root note to play along with the song and build a bassline and groove from there. Afterwards, I found that some agogo or cowbell samples and some synths to evolve the track into a more dance/electro track per the prompt."
If you want to hear more of Yohanan's work, head to www.blackbuddhasounds.com or follow him on instagram @blackbuddhasounds
Want to get involved in the Global Influences Project? Head to singingwells.org/global-influences-project