As for Dawit Eklund’s career, he works in music. The young musician co-founded the record label 1432 R, specializing in Ethiopian music. Much like the Obamas, he’s a registered Democrat.

Opinion - Dawit Yifru, a towering figure in Ethiopian music, has composed and arranged hundreds of songs over a career spanning decades. Revered for his skilful orchestration and poetic lyricism ...

D.C.-based 1432 R has created a sound that draws heavily on the folk music of Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Records is an Addis Abeba-based producer and DJ making thoughtful electronic and experimental music in a style he describes as “Ethiopiyawi electronic" — work that is grounded in his ...