Bahru Kegne (1929-2000) was a legendary azmari, who was even a private court-player under Haile Selassie, then the ‘free newspaper’ in the communist days and recording some amazing ‘modern’ cassettes in the last years of his life.
He sings and played masinko, traditional ethiopian instrument.
Deep, hypnotic, trance-like music, and unlike things published before.
1. Bahru Kegne - Ashebel Gedaye (4:58)
2. Bahru Kegne - Derbabaye (7:10)
3. Bahru Kegne - Mela Mela (6:39)
4. Bahru Kegne - Yaz Ejwan (7:40)
5. Bahru Kegne - Bati (5:41)
6. Bahru Kegne - Yehuna (7:51)
7. Bahru Kegne - Kalu (8:01)
8. Bahru Kegne - Ambasel (5:59)
9. Bahru Kegne - Shelela (4:55)
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Great stuff, this. Thanks! Very few cultures seem to retain so much of their roots in their urban music as the ones in current Ethiopia and Eritrea, you know?
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