Jon “The Rev” McClure’s postcard from Ethiopia

Posted on July 28, 2011 by africaexpress

Jon ‘The Rev’ McClure travelled to Ethiopia with artists like Kano, Flea and Damon Albarn recently for the Africa Express music festival and sent us a postcard. Expect great music, hyenas and friendly locals!!

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