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Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
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About Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern
Amazon.com The introductory album to what is an ongoing series on the music of Ethiopia from the '60s and '70s features a variety of vocal and instrumental tracks from artists mostly unfamiliar to Western audiences. This brief period of liberated creativity before a military shutdown yielded an astonishing burst of creativity, melding the traditions of Ethiopia (geographically and culturally straddling Africa and the Middle East) with R&B and European pop in unexpected ways. Loping rhythms merge with Memphis-style horns, wheezy Farfisa organs, and quavering but passionate vocals that at times shimmer with brilliance. Early tracks by superstar Mahmoud Ahmed merge with rarities like the stunning Teshome Meteku, whose career spanned only four tracks total. Ending with the biggest ever hit, Getatchew Kassa's "Tezeta" (5,000 copies sold), this will leave you wanting more, as will the wonderful and comprehensive liner notes. --Derek Rath Product Description Golden years of Ethiopian music (1969-75): feat. Girma Byn, Mulatu Astatq, Tesfa Maryam Kidan, Muluqn Mllss, Mahmoud Ahmed, Syfu Yohanns, Tshom Meteku, Gtatchw Kassa...
