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    The Impact of Audio Recording Studio in the Music Industry of Ethiopia the Case of Yemisrach Dimts Communication Service
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-05) Natnael Worku; Dr. Melaku Yigezu (PHD)
    This thesis provides a historical overview of Yemisrach Dimts Communication Services Studio, one of Ethiopia's oldest and most revered music and audio recording facilities. The history of well-known religious singers, artists, musicians, and producers is also covered. Radio Voice of the Gospel (RVOG) is the station that gave YDCS access to production equipment and technical support. A summary of the events that resulted in the establishment of YDCS Music and Audio Studio and RVOG station is given after situating the RVOG operations and the YDCS music and audio studio at the historically significant Ethiopian music and audio recording studio inside the country's music production sector. The study aims to shed light on the YDCS studio's operations, difficulties, and effects on Ethiopia's music business. This thesis examines the operational issues that have arisen over the last 60 years with the YDCS Music and Audio Studio program. Examined are singers, artists, musicians, and producers on television. It also examines YDCS Music's current state and difficulties as an audio recording studio. This study employs a qualitative technique that is exclusively historical, relying on fact analysis from historical records, interviews, and firsthand observation. Consequently, records and in-person interviews with current and previous staff members of the YDCS Music and Audio Recording Studio provided the study's data. The methodology of this thesis employs a qualitative research approach, this study is primarily historical. It utilizes a combination of primary and secondary sources to gather data. The finding indicates that YDCS has played a pivotal role in shaping the Ethiopian music landscape. Despite facing significant operational challenges. Recommendations include enhancing technical resources, expanding training programs for emerging artists, and fostering collaborations with international music platforms to ensure the studio's sustainability and relevance in a rapidly evolving industry.