As a passionate and explosive drummer, Abinnet berhanu commands stages with his unique melodic, horn-like approach to playing the drums in the black american music space. his writing lies at the crossroads between the ethiopian music of his childhood and the jazz, gospel and r&B of his musical upbringing in Southeastern virginia.

Abinnet’s compositions were described by Jamie Sandel of Washington, DC’s Capital Bop as having “a feeling of open-hearted sincerity permeating the music. It’s that sentiment — conveyed through lush melodies and satisfying harmonies — that makes his songs stick in your head long after the concert ends.