Tsehay Yohannes - Letinish [2012] [ethiopia]

Tsehay Yohannes - Yewahlibe

       The fact that Tsehay Yohannes (ፀሃየ ዮሃንስ) has not been featured on the voluminous Ethiopiques series is a testament to the richness of Ethiopia's musical history. 

       Born in 1961, Yohannes (also spelled Yohanis) started singing for the Kebur Zebegna band at age 14 and recorded his debut album, Tey Munit, in 1974. He later played with the Roha Band and Dadimos Band. 

         Having grown up in Tigrai but born in Gondar, Yohannes sang both in Amharic and Tigrinya and promoted cultural unity in his lyrics. Great dissension remains today between separatist Eritreans, Habesha, and Ethiopians alike. Because Amharic is considered an invasive language to the other cultures, illiteracy is a complicated issue in Ethiopia. Yohannes' hit song "Berta Zemede," a tribute to activist Edeget Beheberet Zemecha, became the official theme for the the "Manbebena Mestaf" and "Meseret Temehert" movements which almost doubled the literacy rate of the country in the 70s and 80s. 

  

      Tsehay Yohannes has yet again graced Ethiopian music lovers everywhere with another impeccably crafted album. For the past few decades Tsehay has continually indulged his fans with his own brand of music that sets him apart from all other artists in the music industry. 

        His rich blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies and modern rhythm has again left his fans in awe at his musical talent and unsurpassed vocal ability. He is delighted at now being able to entertain his fans with what can be described as one of his best ever musical projects, in a career which has spanned several decades. 

     Tsehay is arguably one of the most gifted Ethiopian artists of his generation and has proved to be an inspiration for many of the up and coming young artists of today. With the song and music video named ‘Beanew Bey’, otherwise known as ‘Welayta’, he serves to express his love and admiration for all cultures and traditions that encompass Ethiopia. The entire album provides listeners with a variety of traditional styles that convey Tsehay’s patriotism and love for his country and his people. This is a wonderful album which will be sure to be popular amongst all Ethiopian music enthusiasts.

01 - Tsehay Yohannes - Selantiya (5:41)

02 - Tsehay Yohannes - Atamirim Woy (5:29)

03 - Tsehay Yohannes - Nefse (5:25)

04 - Tsehay Yohannes - Lela (5:40)

05 - Tsehay Yohannes - Min Yewitegne Neber (5:30)

06 - Tsehay Yohannes - Fikiri (3:21)

07 - Tsehay Yohannes - Leba (4:46)

08 - Tsehay Yohannes - Letinish (4:41)

08 - Tsehay Yohannes - Yamilak Sira (5:36)

09 - Tsehay Yohannes - Yetizita Esregna (4:59)

10 - Tsehay Yohannes - Limegi (4:25)

11 - Tsehay Yohannes - Eweraredalehu (4:25)

   Partial Discography:   

Tey Munit (1974)

Fenchettwa (1975)

Sab Sam (1977)

Tur New (1979)

Tebale Ende (1982)

v.a. - Ethio-Groove Mix For Radio Cafe Gibraltar [ethiopia]

01. Tewelde Redda - Milenu

02. Tsehaytu Beraki - Medjemerya feqrey 

03. Mahmoud Ahmed - Mela Mela

04. Mahmoud Ahmed - Kulun Mankwalesh

05. Muluken Mellesse - Embwa Belew

06. Tlahoun Gessesse - Alegntaye

07. Hirut Beqele - Almokerkum Neber

08. Tlahoun Gessesse - Aykedashem Lebe

09. Alemayehu Eshete - Tey Gedyeleshem

10. Mahmoud Ahmed - Belomi Benna

11. Ayalew Mesfin - Hasabe

12. Samuel Belay - Aynotchesh Yerefu

13. Wallias Band - Metch Ene Terf Feleghu

14. Seyoum Gèbrèyès, Alèm-Girma Band - Hamétègnaw

15. Alemayehu Eshete - Betchayen Tegodahu

16. Muhammed Awel - Unknown

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Dashim Mesgina - Tigrgna and Tgre Songs [eritrea]

originally posted at Lola Vandaag blogspot > here

Dashim Mesgina

01 - Dashim Mesgina - Good Sleeping  (6:17)

02 - Dashim Mesgina - The Sun Is Shining  (5:47)

03 - Dashim Mesgina - Lonely World  (4:40)

04 - Dashim Mesgina - Lady Fighters  (6:12)

05 - Dashim Mesgina - Cow Without Son (5:39)

06 - Dashim Mesgina - instrumental  (2:35)

07 - Dashim Mesgina - The Ladies Of Our Country  (5:04)

08 - Dashim Mesgina - Happy Wedding  (5:17)

09 - Dashim Mesgina - Good Love (6:37)

10 - Dashim Mesgina - Uthan  (6:20)

11 - Dashim Mesgina - When The Ladies Is Gone From The Refuge Of Love  (7:04)

Akalé Wubé - Mata [2012] [fra+ethiopia]

   R  E  U  P  L  O  A  D   

       Akalé Wubé (meaning "my beautiful" in Amharic) is a quintet of musicians based in Paris, France who have been inspired to play "Ethio-Jazz" after drawing inspiration the Ethiopiques and other Ethiopian Jazz groups of the "golden age" throughout the sixties and seventies. They simply have taken older tunes to put a more modern contemporary twist by fusing in funk, tango, reggae, pop and other styles of music, already being an aesthetic in Ethiopian music, to help create their own unique sound. 

    Listening to “Mata”, the second album of Akalé Wubé, is like time travelling to Africa in the 70's. Their music take us to an imaginary musical territory halfway between the ethio-jazz that rocked Addis-Adeba at that time and have fascinated the West since and the Afrobeat from Lagos as conceived by the legendary Fela.

   A further listen however makes us realize that it goes much beyond than just recreating the ethio-groove so much in fashion these days and the hypnotic sound of this Parisian band soon puts us in a trance. Integrating elements of soul, reggae, jazz and garage rock, Akalé Wubé sounds like a kind of Azmari Tortoise of Yoruba ancesters. Between reworked versions of classic songs by Alèmayu Esheté, Mulatu Astatqé or Getatchew Mekurya and own compositions, Akalé Wubé have achieved in 2 albums what many cannot do in a decade. They have defined their own style: a mix of refinement, mystery and virtuosity. Come on board Radio Groovalizacion. Next stop Paris-Adeba!

01. Akalé Wubé - Maryé (4:47)

02. Akalé Wubé - Dodo (4:28)

03. Akalé Wubé - Mata (3:50)

04. Akalé Wubé - Jour de pluie (2:22)

05. Akalé Wubé - Kasalèfkut hulu (5:24)

06. Akalé Wubé - Almaz yèharèrwa (4:14)

07. Akalé Wubé - Asmarina (3:54)

08. Akalé Wubé - Bazay (5:42)

09. Akalé Wubé - Besetchet (2:39)

10. Akalé Wubé - Sabyé (4:37)

11. Akalé Wubé - Tinchel (3:45)     

Nini [Tigist Mekonnen Kidane] - Yehabesha lij [1995 E.C.] [ethiopia]

Nini - Tigist Mekonnen

         Few months ago I stumble upon this magnificent piece of work of Ethiopian singer Nini - Tigist Mekonnen Kidane. 

         It's virtualy impossible to find any piece of information about her. I don't even have proper name for her album. I am not sure is Akematlegn full name of Nini's album. Any help is welcome.

       But, beside this lack of information and pictures, I have to share this album with you, becouse it's wonderful!

         Nice electro-pop music of Ethiopia 90's. Present for thirsty ears.

01 - Nini - Libe Bante (4:23)

02 - Nini - Abesha (4:59)

03 - Nini - Akematlegn (4:48)

04 - Nini - Mechem Atselechegnim (4:52)

05 - Nini - Mama Africa (4:58)

06 - Nini - Fekerin Filega (5:22)

07 - Nini - Mama Africa (4:18)

08 - Nini - Estenfase (4:56)

09 - Nini - Tizita (5:35)

10 - Nini - Andebeten Lefta (3:56)

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