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Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Buda Musique
Category: Music
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 43167
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 82963
UPC: 723723335821
EAN: 0723723335821
ASIN: B000009CNU
Release Date: July 7, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | Kulun Mankwalesh - Ahmed, Mahmoud | | • | Lomiwen Teqebeletch | | • | Tey Geryeleshem | | • | Temeles | | • | Alokerkum Neber | | • | Essu New Messelegn | | • | Yeqondjowotch Mender | | • | Man Yawqal Yebeten | | • | Sema | | • | Yewnet Messosso Metch Yeneqaneqal | | • | Enafqeshalehu | | • | Antchi Qondjo | | • | Kelkeyelegn | | • | Aynamaye | | • | Tenesh Kelbe Lay | | • | Embwa Belew | | • | Ete Hoy | | • | Hameta | | • | Selam Almazeye |
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Creaking horns, wheezing Farfiza organs, and soulful, Middle Eastern-tinged vocals are the hallmarks of these rare recordings from the Golden Age of Ethiopian popular music (1969-1975), made during Haile Sellasie's reign before the military shut down of Addis Abbaba's nightlife. Soul, jazz, and UK '60s pop had infiltrated the hipster milieu, adding new color to the swirling, elliptical local grooves, laid down by moonlighting members of police and military bands (they had the instruments), often with stunning effect. The unfamiliar Arabic vocal flavor actually shares common roots with R&B, and any hint of ersatz kitsch is dispelled by their passion and integrity. Recorded with just one or two mikes, these selections are reminiscent of early Jamaican bluebeat in quality, heightening the effect of glimpsing a magical time, long passed, through a dusty keyhole, and the other individual releases in the series are equally as fascinating. --Derek Rath
Album Description
Sub-titled 'Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music (1969-75)'. UK compilation drawn from the catalogs of Amha Records and Kaifa Records. The Artists may be unfamiliar but the musical heritage contained within is hugely rewarding. Vibrant and sassy urban pop, Arabic elements mixing sinuously with low down funk 'n' roll. Standard jewel case.
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| Customer Reviews:
!!!!!!!!! April 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow, what a gem. A marvelous fusion of traditional Etheopian music and funk which works on every level.
Amazing Ethiopia July 28, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This CD exemplifies the artistic ingenuity of the Ethiopian people. Though the music is quite obviously very Westernized, employing electric guitars, drum kits, saxophones, and even muted trumpet solos, the music retains native Ethiopian elements, such as a propensity toward triple meter rhythms, strict adherence to a variety of pentatonic scales, and the use of the Amharic language. This music truly was the golden age of modern Ethiopian music. Many of these recordings were the last of their kind to be released before the oppressive and all too long-lasting Marxist regime of Mengistu Hailemariam came to power.
This CD showcases some of the superstars of Ethiopian pop music - Muluqen Mellesse, Alemayehu Eshete, Tlahoun Gessesse, and Mahmoud Ahmed, just to name a few. The music ranges from the fun - 'Yeqondjowotch Mender', sung by Hirut Beqele, with the groovy and bouncy Police Orchestra jamming on saxophones, trumpets, drums, and electric guitar. Hirut sings a happy melody about the 'village of the beauties,' where none are as handsome as her lover - to dramatic - 'Tenesh kelbe lay', where Muluqen Melesse begs for his heart to be left alone by the torments of love - to energetic - 'Kelkeyelegn', sung by Teferi Felleqe, backed by the Army Band. The song starts with a funky 60's organ and brass over an undulating bassline, with bright electric guitars imparting an almost Kenyan sound - to sexy - 'Selam Almazeye', Mahmoud Ahmed's famous song about his passionate love for the beautiful Almaz.
I've only been listening to Ethiopian (and Eritrean) music for about a year so fare, but this is yet another jewel from the wonderful Ethiopiques series. I highly recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the music of this overlooked and misunderstood land.
Musique Ethiopiques, vol. 3 March 24, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Each track on this CD is a gem. Just when you think it can't possibly get any better, the next track is. It is hard music to describe... If you enjoy Om Kulsum you will be in a good position to start with this, although this is probably more broadly accessible than Om Kulsum. Some of it sounds almost like some older Indian and Japanese pop music. These people certainly listened to James Brown and you can hear Motown and central African influences, but an artist like Muluqen Mellesse takes these influences and makes something new and beautiful. Read the lyrics translated in the informative insert that comes with this CD. Everything about this collection is wonderful.
Best disk of the series! October 30, 2000
The first song has a trance-inducing beat, snake charmer saxophone stylings, and passionate vocals. The rest of the disk rocks out like some sort of "middle eastern" James Brown. Nice hammond organ work on a few tracks. Brilliant vocalists. Beautiful clarinet on the last song.
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