Dawit Yifru, self-titled, Ethiopia, Muzikawi, vinyl LP (2023) This compilation of songs performed by keyboardist Dawit Yifru and several other
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Alteleyeshegnem: a funky makeover and introduction into the work of a major Ethiopian artist
Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Alteleyeshegnem, Germany, Philophon, PH45011 vinyl 7″ single (2017) As my way of farewelling Alèmayèhu Eshèté, the great Ethiopian
Continue readingLove and Peace: a beautiful set of highly expressive solo piano performances
Girma Yifrashewa, Love & Peace, Unseen Worlds, CD UW13 (2014) Lovers of highly expressive solo piano performances and fans of
Continue readingThe Lady with the Krar (Ethiopiques 16): a glimpse into one individual’s place and frustration with society
Asnaqetch Werqu, Ethiopiques 16: The Lady with the Krar, Buda Musique, CD 822652 (2004) On the cover of this album and
Continue readingTlahoun Gèssèssè (Ethiopiques 17): a glimpse of Ethiopia’s greatest singer and the golden age of Ethiopian pop
Tlahoun Gèssèssè, Ethiopiques 17, Buda Musique, CD 822662 (2004) A glimpse of how revered Tlahoun Gèssèssè is as a great singer
Continue readingAlèmayèhu Eshèté (Ethiopiques 9): an eclectic collection of songs by a great Ethiopian jazz / funk / soul singer
Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Ethiopiques 9, Buda Musique, CD 829832 (2001) One of the great singers of the brief but glorious golden
Continue readingMastawesha (Ethiopiques 29): showcase of a great singer with unfulfilled potential
Kassa Tessema, Ethiopiques 29: Mastawesha, Buda Musique, CD 860257 (2014) I havn’t heard very many of the discs in Buda
Continue readingShemonmuanay: a unique fusion of Ethiopian folk music / jazz and two generations of Western music technology
Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument, Shemonmuanay, New York, Awesome Tapes From Africa, CD ATFA 006 (2013) First released on
Continue readingThe Very Best of Ethiopiques: double set captures brief period of artistic freedom in Ethiopia
Various Artists, The Very Best of Ethiopiques, UK, Union Square Music Ltd, 2 x CD MantCD245 (2007) For many years
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