The singer/songwriter Meklit Hadero was born in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and raised in the US. She is known for her soulful performing style, and for combining jazz, folk, and East African influences in her music. Meklit is a TED Senior Fellow and recently attended the TED Global Conference at Oxford University with a group of 24 other fellows (including young artists, scientists, NGO leaders, and inspiring individuals from around the world.) She will be performing at the Women of the World Festival at London’s Southbank Centre on Friday 8 March. She Jenni to talk about her musical career, arts and culture work, and, along with her band, to perform the track Leaving Soon live in the studio.

On A Day Like This by Meklit Hadero, available on Porto Franco Records. PFR015