Jon Black Photography

01-23-2010

CA Coast

Last week I traveled to California with my best friend. We rented a car and headed north to Santa Barbara then took the Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur and beyond. It was an adventure indeed! Here are some photos taken along the way….

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01-04-2010

Worku Mamo, Ethiopian Artist

After Losing his arms in an explosion as a child, Worku Mamo was not a likely candidate to become an influential artist in Ethiopia. Nearly 60 years later he has become just that. His love for his craft is contagious and accomplishing what he has with the limitations he has is truly inspirational. He currently owns and runs an art school with his Daughter in Addis Ababa.

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12-22-2009

Piassa Scenics

Piassa is Addis Ababa’s oldest and most popular neighborhood. It was occupied by Italians during Italy’s Fascist regime in Ethiopia 1936-1941. Short after the occupation Piassa became a central location in Addis Ababa for trade, entertainment, and of course cafe’s. Rich with culture and history, Piassa is a location Ethiopians are proud to claim as their own.

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12-08-2009

Ethiopian Skier :: Robel Teklemariam

Robel Teklemariam is the first athlete to represent Ethiopia in any event at the Winter Olympics. He competes in various Men’s cross country skiing events. Robel will compete in the upcoming Vancouver Olympics. He’s a pioneer for Ethiopia and Africa and he has Olympian written all over him.

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One Winter, Five Dreams

12-08-2009

K’naan came to town

Somalian emcee K’naan came to Addis a couple of weeks ago to perform at the FIFA world cup tour. If you don’t know about K’naan you should! Look him up. I wish him success as he brings Hip-Hop back to its thoughtful roots.