Anbessa Orchestra - Negestat [2018] [usa+eth]

       Anbessa Orchestra is a 7 piece band based in Brooklyn NY that draws its inspiration from the diverse musical culture of Ethiopia, combining these unique sounds with the more western sounds of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock. The band has been a prominent figure on the NY scene and has played alongside legendary Ethiopian keyboardist and composer Hailu Mergia. The band has also been featured on the "Beyond Addis Vol.2" compilation featuring new music inspired by Ethiopia.

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"No one does Ethio-Jazz quite like Anbessa Orchestra" - Popmatters.com

Anbessa Orchestra Live at National Sawdust - LIONS

     In the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, during the 1960’s and ‘70s, the sounds of American jazz and James Brown-style funk rocketed through the clubs there, combining with Ethiopia’s own exotic scales to produce the golden age of Ethiopian pop. The New York-based 7-piece band Anbessa Orchestra draws from this era and aims to take the listener on a musical journey from Addis Ababa to Brooklyn, with the loping grooves, buoyant brass lines, moody organ, crisp guitars, and solid percussion. Their new album is called "Negastat", which means “Kings” and it is full of Ethiopian-style, horn-heavy funk. 

Anbessa Orchestra - 01 - Negestat (Kings) (5:59)

Anbessa Orchestra - 02 - Gurage (3:42)

Anbessa Orchestra - 03 - Gize Suite (6:16)

Anbessa Orchestra - 04 - Get'err (Village) (4:47)

Anbessa Orchestra - 05 - K'edema (City) (2:35)

Anbessa Orchestra - 06 - Yeleleu Hager Lidl (Son of No Country) (6:00)

Anbessa Orchestra - 07 - T'sahai (Sun) (3:29)

Anbessa Orchestra - 08 - Gurage *Single (3:42)

v.a. - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol.3 [More Ethiopian Soul & Groove] [2009]

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   The amazing Ethiopoques series continues to amaze with another stunning album of classic "Golden Era" Ethiopian recordings from 60's & 70's Addis Ababa. The third in their 'Ethiopian Modern Music' volumes, this album collects a massively varied set of killer grooves; from the super tight soul funk of Girma Béyéné's 'Ené négn bay manésh' or his kinkier psyche funk winner 'Yebeeqagnal', to Seyoum Gébreyés and Wallias Band's rhodes driven 'Métch enéterf féléghu' or the extended slow jam 'Djémérégne' from Muluqén Mélléssé and the intoxicating female vocals of 'Métché néw' from Asséléfétch Ashiné and Géténésh Kebrét.

1. Girma Beyene - Ene negn bay manesh (4:02)

2. Seyoum Gebreyes and Wallias band - Metch ene terf feleghu (2:21)

3. Hirut Beqele - Ewnetegna feqer (3:15)

4. Samuel Belay - Qeresh endewaza (3:17)

5. Girma Beyene - Yebeqagnal (3:30)

6. Girma Beyene - Ene negn bay manesh (3:27)

7. Muluqen Mellesse - Djemeregne (7:29)

8. Asselefetch Ashine and Getenseh Kebret - Metche new (3:33)

9. Getatchew Mekurya - Gedamay (3:48)

        The arrangements and bands are ably handled by Mulatu Astatke, Getatchew Mékurya and a hosts of other legends who have previously contributed to this ear opening series. 

     This series just blows our minds and any followers of Finders Keepers Turkish Psyche picks, the Sublime Frequencies series or indeed anything from Mulatu Astatke will want to invest without delay. 

        Essential !!

v.a. - Ethiopian Hit Parade Volume 1 [1972] [ethiopia]

Abbèbè Tèssèmma - Ashasha bèyèw

Alèmayèhu Eshèté - 01 - Addis Abeba Bete (4:33)

Girma Bèyènè - 02 - Sét alamenem (5:28)

Gèmètchu Itana - 03 - Shemèrmari tiya (4:31)

Sèyfu Yohannès - 04 - Tezeta (5:21)

Abaynèh Dèdjèné - 05 - Yèbèrèha lomi (3:33)

Tèshomè Meteku - 06 - Gara ser nèw bétesh (3:15)

Menelik Wèsnatchèw - 07 - Asha gèdawo (4:26)

Muluqèn Mèllèssè - 08 - Hédètch Alu (5:17)

Mulatu Astatqé - 09 - Yèkèrmo Sèw (4:15)

Essatu Tèssèmma - 10 - Ayamaru Eshèté (4:00)

Abbèbè Tèssèmma - 11 - Ashasha bèyèw (3:35)

Paulos Tadesse - Ethiomystic [2016] [ethiopia]

       Ethiomystic is a fusion of traditional and contemporary jazz, reggae and rock that makes you want to listen to it again and again. I tried to offer simplicity using just a few instruments. Yet, there’s a layered approach, with rhythm, melody, and harmonies that unlocks a unique, refined sound. - Paulos Tadesse

     Instrumental music situated at the crossroads of many of influences- traditional song, afro-beat, reggae, jazz and funk.

Paulos Tadesse - Hageray

Paulos Tadesse - 01. Hageray (4:20)

Paulos Tadesse - 02. Ethiomystic (4:13)

Paulos Tadesse - 03. The Lonely Road (3:38)

Paulos Tadesse - 04. Eyaleh Kalhone (5:00)

Paulos Tadesse - 05. Birtukane (6:22)

Paulos Tadesse - 06. Yezare Abebawoch (3:55)

Paulos Tadesse - 07. Ououta Ayaskefam (5:15)

Paulos Tadesse - 08. Freedom (5:16)

Paulos Tadesse - 09. Set Alamnem (4:34)

Paulos Tadesse - 10. Yeayne Tesfa (4:44)

Paulos Tadesse - 11. Astawesalew (5:21)

Paulos Tadesse - 12. Ethiomystic Dub (4:16)

v.a. - Beyond Addis 02 [Modern Ethiopian Dance Grooves Inspired By Swinging Addis] [2016]

Anbessa Orchestra - Lions

01. Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Kingdom of D'mt 3:15 
02. The Daktaris - Musicawi Silt 3:04 
03. The Sorcerers - Cave of Brahma 3:39 
04. Debre Damo Dining Orchestra - Yesega Wat 2:56 
05. Jungle By Night - Ethiopino 3:32 
06. Onom Agemo And The Disco Jumpers - Cool Runnings 5:16 
07. Tezeta Band - The Viper 4:09 
08. Akalé Wubé feat. Manu Dibango - Anbessa 3:42 
09. The Transgressors - The Biz 3:02 
10. Les Frères Smith - Zilzil 7:21 
11. The Whitefield Brothers - Safari Strut 3:21 
12. Cosmic Analog Ensemble - Stuzzicadenti 2:23 
13. Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Followed Path 4:47 
14. Anbessa Orchestra - Lions 4:50

Dallol - Land Of The Genesis [1985] [usa+eth]

Dallol - Reggae In The Moonlight

              After fleeing their homeland of Ethiopia in the late ’70s to avoid conflict with the Marxist government, a trio of reggae musicians made their way to the United States.

         Landing in Chicago, the three musicians began playing their African and Jamaican-flavored jams in reggae clubs around the city.

Fronted by singer/guitarist Mulu Gessesse, the band consisted of Mulu’s brother Zeleke Gessesse and close friend Meluka Retts.

           In 1980, the band assumed the name Dallol, and put together a demo tape. Dallol gained a sizable following in Chicago quickly with its distinct Ethiopian-flavored sound. The demo soon found its way all over the country, outside of the United States, across the Caribbean and into the hands of a certain famous family in Jamaica.

           “It was 1981, right after Bob (Marley) died,” Mulu recalled. “Our tape made its way to Rita (Marley), and she asked us to go on down to Jamaica. That was our first contact with the Marleys.”

    

           Contacts with the first family of reggae proved to be a good thing for Dallol. Rita Marley produced the band’s first full-length album and helped the band out in a number of ways. Lodging and other commodities were provided to Dallol by the Marleys as the band made its tour of the islands.

         It wasn’t long before the Marleys became more than contacts, with friendships forming between Dallol and Bob’s son, Ziggy Marley. “Ziggy was only 10 years old when we met him,” Mulu explained. “As a matter of fact, he played his first show with us.”

          Good ties with the Marleys continued, and soon Dallol was asked to tour with Ziggy’s newly formed band “Ziggy and the Melody Makers.” Dallol’s Ethiopian and reggae roots served as a perfect backdrop to Ziggy’s continuation of his father’s style and heartfelt messages.

         In the late ’80s, Dallol toured and recorded with Ziggy. The result of the combined effort was heard worldwide. One platinum and one gold album elevated Dallol to superstar status in the reggae industry.

“That experience was great because it enabled us to go all over the world,” Mulu said.

       After about five years with Marley, Dallol returned to its second home in Chicago. Included in the move were a couple line change ups and a change of name for the group. Upon the addition of three more members, including two female vocalists, Dallol changed its name to Baaro.

Zeleke Gessesse - Bass, Vocals

Ruphael Wolde Mariam - Drums, Vocals, Cover

Dereje Mekonnen - Keyboards

Mulaku Retta - Keyboards, Vocals

Abdul Hakim - Lead Guitar

Asrat Aemro Sellasie - Percussion

Mulugetta Gessesse - Rhythm Guitar

Executive-Producer – Rita Marley

A1 - Dallol - Selam (4:48)

A2 - Dallol - Genesis (4:16)

A3 - Dallol - Love Is Coming (4:16)

A4 - Dallol - Reggae In The Moonlight (4:40)

B1 - Dallol - Hoye Hoya (3:20)

B2 - Dallol - Sail Along (5:07)

B3 - Dallol - Nice Feelings (3:50)

B4 - Dallol - Ashkaroo (traditional song) (3:40)

B5 - Dallol - Mr. DJ (4:50)

Mixtape - Ethio Deep [ethiopia]

This mixtape features tracks from 

Tamrat Ferengi, 
Mahmoud Ahmed, 
Tlahoun Gessesse, 
Girma Beyene, 
Teshomé Meteku 


and more.




   Ethio Deep - 01 - Tamrat Ferengi, Mahmoud Ahmed, Tlahoun Gessesse,Girma Beyene,Teshomé Meteku and more    (59:35)    




01 - Gubelye (My Gubel) - Mulatu Astatqe
02 - Sethéd Sekètèlat - Tlahoun Gessesse
03 - Yemendjar Shega - Muluqen Mellesse
04 - Set Alamenem - Girma Beyene
05 - Asmarina - Feqadu Amdé-Meskel
06 - Yekermo sew - Seyfu Yohanne
07 - Fikrishin Kelkiyiw - Tamrat Ferengi
08 - Fikratchin - Menelik Wossenatchew
09 - Fetsum Deng Ledj Nesh - Mahmoud Ahmed
10 - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh - Batha Gèbrè-Heywèt
11 - Bèy lesènabètesh - Gétatchèw Kassa
12 - Wededku Afqerkush - Alemayehu Eshete
13 - Mot Adeladayu - Tèshomé Meteku
14 - Heywete - Tesfa Maryam Kidane

@192 kbps

Mulatu Astatke / Oscar Sulley - Mulah 2 / Uhuru Mash Up [Nephews of Phela remixes] [2005] FLAC

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A / Mulatu Astatke - Mulah 2
B / Oscar Sulley - Uhuru Mash Up

         Ethiopian Mulatu Astatke's unique blend of jazz, funk and afrobeat has found its way into many peoples record collections recently since the three quality "Ethio Jazz" LPs were reissued on the L'Arome imprint, and further popularised when the "Modern Jazz Instrumentals" record was used as the soundtrack to the Jim Jarmusch film "Broken Flowers". 

        Even before all of that people were unwittingly hearing some of these killer breaks on Mo' Wax era breakbeat and triphop tracks, all this combined should be telling you - this is music of the highest quality!!!And what we've got here is a remix for the dancefloor that's gonna be a monster, an esteemed West London producer has brought the heaviest of broken beats to create an exquisite piece of broken beat Ethio funk fusion. 

         The b-side is an equally strong rework of Ghanian Oscar Sulley's "Bukom Mashie".

Selomon Shibeshi - unknown album [1974] [ethiopia]

Selomon Shibeshi- Endet Zenegashiw

Selomon Shibeshi - 01 - Lomi Wesheba (3:49)
Selomon Shibeshi - 02 - Yesew Lej New (7:25)
Selomon Shibeshi - 03 - Endet New Negerwa (6:49)
Selomon Shibeshi - 04 - Alem Woretena (6:40)
Selomon Shibeshi - 05 - Alah Ayen (Sudan) (4:59)
Selomon Shibeshi - 06 - Yet Nesh (6:39)
Selomon Shibeshi - 07 - Yezederow Neger (6:20)
Selomon Shibeshi - 08 - Munanaye (6:46)
Selomon Shibeshi - 09 - Anetay Awanki (4:50)
Selomon Shibeshi - 10 - Elele Bale Hoye (3:41)

Alemayehu Eshete and Shebele's Band - [1987] [ethiopia]

Alemayehu Eshete and Shebele's Band - Hedech Ashkbech (4:40)

Alemayehu Eshete and Shebele's Band - Wededkush Afkerkush (7:16)

Alemayehu Eshete and Shebele's Band - Wube Alem (6:16)

Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Live at Broad Casting, Cargo, London, 17.april [2008] [uk+eth]

    EXQUISITE BOOTLEG RECORDING !   

          Playing in London for the first time in 15 years Ethio-Jazz sound pioneer Mulatu Astatke, plays an exclusive live date at Cargo. His backing band will be made up of the fantastic Heliocentrics (Now Again / Stones Throw), who also provide a support set on the night. Host and DJ Karen P is also very happy to be joined by long-time friend, Gilles Peterson alongside NYC’s legendary party purveyor Karl Injex.

Born in Ethiopia in 1943, Mulatu Astatke is an innovative multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and originator of the Ethio-Jazz sound. Having studied music in London and then the US, he established himself as a vital vibraphone, conga and percussion player on both sides of the Atlantic before returning to his homeland to introduce Jazz, Soul and Latin to Ethiopia’s native musicians and artists. Included in the now legendary Ethiopiques compilations, 

Jim Jarmusch’s Broken Flowers soundtrack, and much sampled by Hip-Hop and Dance producers alike, his sound will be familiar to many even if his name isn’t. These days Mulatu regularly lectures at Harvard and gave a memorable lecture at the Red Bull Music Academy in Toronto last year. Karen P’s Broad Casting is honoured to host Mulatu’s first UK performance in over 15 years.      

The Heliocentrics are drummer Malcolm Catto’s collective and are signed to Stones Throw’s sister imprint Now-Again. Having performed and recorded as DJ Shadow’s backing band, they have individually played major parts in bands such as the Soul Destroyers, Quantic Soul Orchestra and The Herbaliser. Malcolm himself released a solo album on Mo Wax and has been sampled by none other than Madlib. 

Pigeonholing The Heliocentrics sound is hard. Suffice to say that it takes in all manner of jazz, electronica, psychedelia and world music. Whilst they inhabit the funk universe of James Brown, they also capture some of the disorienting asymmetry of Sun Ra, the cinematic scope of Ennio Morricone and the sublime fusion of David Axelrod.

01. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Yèkèrmo Sèw (Live) (5:38)

02. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Gubèlyé (Live) (4:27)

03. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Yègellé Tezeta (Live) (4:04)

04. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Mulatu (Live) (7:36)

05. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Kulumanqualeshi (Live) (7:11)

06. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Kasalèfkut Hulu (Live) (6:33)

07. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Ethio Blues (Live) (5:28)

08. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Yèkatit (Live) (5:42)

09. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Munayé (Live) (5:56)

10. Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Nètsanèt (Live) (6:34)