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Various Artists
Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
Genres: International Music, Pop

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
1. Hédètch Alu
2. Wètètié Maré
3. Eté Endénesh Gèdawo
4. Gizié Dègu Nègèr
5. Yeger Mèmèkatesh
6. Aynotché Tèrabu
7. Ewnèt Yèt Lagegnesh [Instrumental] - Hèywèt, Bahta Gèbrè
8. Tezeta - Soul Ekos
9. Mèla Mèla - Soul Ekos
10. Bèmgnot Alnorem [Instrumental] - Hèywèt, Bahta Gèbrè
11. Gara Ser Nèw Bétesh - Meteku, Tèshomé
12. Yèzeèmèd Yèbaed - Ashiké, Abubaker
13. Mot Adèladlogn - Meteku, Tèshomé
14. Hasabé - Meteku, Tèshomé
15. Heywèté [Instrumental] - Kidané, Tesja Marya
16. Tezeta [Slow]
17. Tezeta [Fast]

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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Buda Musique
Original Release Date: 2/3/1998
Release Date: 2/3/1998
Album Type: Import
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Africa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723723226020

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CD Reviews

True Ethiopian nostalgia

nadav haber | jerusalem Israel | 02/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Don't miss this one.

B. Swenson | 12/14/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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 presence of middle eastern and eritrean melodies and innovation. I would recommend this to any sensitive person who loves authentic music of any sort."

Different, but definitely cool!

B. Swenson | Grand Junction, CO United States | 12/30/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."