Earlier in the week, Ethiopia welcomed Enkutatash 2012 – in Amharic meaning the "gift of jewels". In this broadcast, we celebrate by presenting a small collection of musical jewels by contemporary Ethiopian musicians from the homeland and abroad.

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the unexpected. You might want to pack a map and a sandwich. For the avid globe-hopper and armchair traveler alike. Broadcast live from the Hudson studio.