Telek, The Moab Stringband land Abebe like a secret hit you somehow missed until now. this feels less like crate-digging and more like finding the one track that makes the whole world-music shelf suddenly make sense.
The groove is lean, bright, and hand-played, with acoustic strings snapping against a warm low end and voices that sit right up front. It has that live-room air: a little dust, a little swagger, and enough percussion to keep your foot moving without ever sounding polished to death.
Put this on while you sort out your afternoon, answer emails, or pretend the weekend starts early. It brings color without getting precious, and it fits the mood of anyone who wants something rootsy, lively, and a little off the map.
