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| Song Title | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | 1. Hedetch alu | Muluqèn Mèllèssè | 5:17 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. Wètètié maré | Muluqèn Mèllèssè | 3:36 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. Eté endénesh gèdawo | Muluqèn Mèllèssè | 4:15 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Gizié dègu nègèr | Mahmoud Ahmed | 3:42 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Yeqer mèmèkatesh | Mahmoud Ahmed | 5:14 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Aynotché tèrabu | Mahmoud Ahmed | 4:03 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Ewnèt yèt lagegnesh (Instrumental Version) | Instrumental | 2:46 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Tezeta | Sèyfu Yohannès | 5:21 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Mèla ùèla | Sèyfu Yohannès | 3:26 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Bèmgnot alnorem (Instrumental Version) | Instrumental | 2:40 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. Gara Ser Nèw Bétesh | Instrumental | 3:15 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. Yèzeèmèd Yèbaed | Gétatchèw Kassa | 3:52 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 13. Mot Adèladlogn | Gétatchèw Kassa | 4:06 | $0.99 | |
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This collection presents songs from what to me are the best years of Ethiopian music (1969-1975). The first three songs are by Muluken Melesse, who enjoys some kind of a legendary status among Ethiopians. These songs justify his reputation. His voice is really extraordinary, and the band plays in what was then a new style in Ethiopian music, which was more rythmic and smooth than the earlier "police orchestra" style. Muluken is followed by Mahmud Ahmad, in songs that are well known and sound as good as any. The two songs by Seyfu Yohannes are very special "Mela Mela" and "Tizita". These are arranged and performed so well that you wonder why he did not become a star. Four songs by Teshome Metuku are in the highest standard - Jazzy arrangements and mellow singings. There is the classic Tizita by Getachew Kassa, which to me is one of the best two versions ever recorded (the other is Muluken's version). Three instrumentals by Mulatu Astatke's band add to this classic CD, especially "Hewete" which should be recognized as one of the most beautiful Ethiopian instrumentals ever recorded. This collection makes you wonder where has all this talent disappeared, and sure makes you ask for more of the same.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
This MP3 download lacks four tracks from the original CD, all by Tèshomé Meteku. Must be a problem with permissions. One of the missing songs turns up on The Rough Guide to Ethiopia (Rough Guide World Music CDs). Both of the Christgau-recommended tracks (Mulequèn Mèllèssè, "Wètètié maré" and Sèyfu Yohannès, "Tezeta") are here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I will keep this short. First, check this out on the MP3 digital download, which is far cheaper, albeit a couple of songs fewer. You definitely need a love for the eclectic, but this music is infectious. It is performed with passion and intensity. There is both ska and reggae influence (or is it the other way around). I know nothing about Ethiopian "pop" music, but this is way, way cool IMHO.
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The Sun Shines Through
Without doubt, this is one of the most happy, enjoyable musical experiences I've had for some time. Just sit back and let that Ethiopean sunshine light up your day.
Published 12 months ago by HeyNonny
Don't miss this one.
Wild, beautiful Ethiopian Deep Soul music - this album is sublime. Definitely in the same league of ethnic R&B as the great Intensified Ska reissues, but with the conspicuous... Read more
Published on December 13, 1998
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