v.a. - Hamar [South Ethiopia] - Nyabole - Singing on the Way to the Dancing Ground [1978]

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The Hammere (also spelled Hamar) are a tribal people in southwestern Ethiopia. They live in Hamer Bena woreda (or district), a fertile part of the Omo River valley, in the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. They are largely pastoralists, so their culture places a high value on cattle. According to the CSA census of 1994, there were 42,838 Hammer language speakers, and 42,448 self-identified Hammer people of a total population of about 53 million, representing approximately 0.1% of the population.

The Assistant Administrator of Hammer Bena Ato Imnet Gashab has commented that only six tribal members have ever completed secondary education!!!!

v.a. - Ethiopia - Polyphony of the Dorze [1977]

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Collected in the field in Ethiopia in 1974-1975 by Bernard Lortat-Jacob

Performed by native villagers.

01. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Song of a Halak'a Festival (3:17)

02. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Song of a Halak'a Festival (5:28)

03. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Song of a Halak'a Festival (5:11)

04. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Maskal Song (3:13)

05. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Work Song (3:23)

06. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Song of a Mahaber Festival (4:51)

07. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Song of a Halak'a Festival (4:46)

08. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Maskal Ritual Song (1:27)

09. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Maskal Ritual Song (1:37)

10. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Spinning Songs (12:43)

11. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Maskal Song (7:05)

12. Polyphonies of the Dorze - Epic Song (4:58)

The Ex - Ethiopia Tour 2004 [with Han Bennink]

         Formed in 1979, The Ex has developed over the years into a melting-pot of diverse musical styles: noise, rock, jazz, improvisation, and ethnic musics have been interweaved under one unique umbrella: “Ex-music”. Discordant, highly rhythmic guitars, the rolling, almost African drumming style, and the intense delivery of the often ironic lyrics give the music of The Ex its special character.

       So far, in almost 30 years, The Ex has played 1371 concerts all over Europe, North America and Africa, and released over 20 albums. Never pigeon-holed into one of pop music’s corny corners, The Ex is continuously in development, and always open for new ideas and collaborations with people of all kinds, people whose spirit inspires and appeals to the group. 

       The main principle remains; to make music with heart and soul, out of reach of commercial trends or expectations. The consequent independent approach of the group and the manner in which they organize their concerts and release and distribute their records themselves, has set a significant example for the alternative music circuit.

1. The Ex - Mesak Esekalhu [Tilahun Gessesse] (5:19)

2. The Ex - Eayu Leyu (6:07)

3. The Ex - Tezeta (6:50)

4. The Ex - Belomi Benna (4:25)

5. The Ex - Goben (7:08)

6. The Ex - Dink Naw (3:28)

7. The Ex - Laley Guma [Aha Begena] (7:41)

v.a. - Ethiopia Bleeding [Bleeding Panda Blog] (2009)

original source : Bleeding Panda Blog

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01. Alemayehu Eshete - Telantena Zare (3:47)
02. Shebele's Band (Vocals: Alemayehu Eshete) - Tequr Gessla (3:13)
03. Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané - Yètèsfa Tezata (2:39)
04. Beyene Habte - Embi Ila (4:03)
05. Tewelde Redda - Milenu (5:02)
06. Hirut Beqele - Essu Nèw Mèssèlègn (2:47)
07. Tlahoun Gèssèssè - Sego Mènor (2:52)
08. Mulatu Astatke - Yègellé Tezeta (My Own Memory) (3:18)
09. Girma Bèyènè - Ené Nègn Bay Manèsh (4:02)
10. Girma Bèyènè - Sét Alamenem (5:28)
11. Bahta Gebre-Heywet - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh (2:46)
12. Heywete - Tesfa-Maryam Kidane (5:16)
13. Menelik Wesnatchew - Tezeta (4:32)
14. Mulatu Astatke - Tezeta (Nostalgia) (6:16)
15. Alem Girma Band - Ambassel (Fast) (4:20)
16. Alemayehu Eshete & Shebelle's Band - Tashamanaletch (4:09)
17. Ayalew Mesfin & Black Lion Band - Gedawo (4:05)
18. Wallias band - Musicawi silt (3:47)
19. Lèmma Dèmissèw - Adrashash Tèfabegn (2:52)
20. Alemayehu Eshete - Mekeyershin salawq (1:45)
21. Mahmoud Ahmed - Etu Gèla (5:53)
22. Mahmoud Ahmed - Bèlomi Bènna (3:54)
23. Mulatu Astatqe - Yekatit (3:58)
24. Getatchew Mekurya - Yègènèt Muziqa (4:33)
25. Mulatu Astatke - Asmarina (My Asmara) (4:58)
26. Getatchew Mekurya - Ambassèl (5:44)
27. Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou - Mother's Love (3:38)
28. Alemu Aga - Abatatchen Hoy (Pater Noster) (3:33)

Fikru Aligaz - Instrumental music

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       For me, Fikru Aligaz is completely unknown saxophonist. " State of internet" doesn't offer any information about him. His music is nostalgic, instrumental, modern but also deeply rooted into musical heritage of ethiopian traditional and church music. Rip is poor, only 56 kbps, but I don't care. Enjoy ... 

01. Fikru Aligaz - Mesganaye Kef Belowal (6:18)

02. Fikru Aligaz - Egziabeher Yatsenanal (4:54)

03. Fikru Aligaz - Mesgana Beken Belelit (6:18)

04. Fikru Aligaz - Kef Kef Bel (4:57)

05. Fikru Aligaz - Menfes Kidus (6:37)

06. Fikru Aligaz - Wodet Ehedalehu * (5:21)

07. Fikru Aligaz - Eyesus Geta New (5:10)

08. Fikru Aligaz - Manew Manew (5:08)

09. Fikru Aligaz - Yekirb Wodaje (6:58)

10. Fikru Aligaz - Temesgen (6:22)

Biruk Kifle - Yegodash Yigoda [1996]

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01. Biruk Kifle - Sinewader (5:54)
02. Biruk Kifle - Yegodash - Yigoda (7:09)
03. Biruk Kifle - Simot - Sinik - Aeyihonegn (4:43)
04. Biruk Kifle - Tizita (5:19)
05. Biruk Kifle - Kalipso (3:03)
06. Biruk Kifle - Ene - Eshalishalhu (4:31)
07. Biruk Kifle - Simaeda - Aegabachign (4:35)
08. Biruk Kifle - Saniganegn - Keren (3:35)
09. Biruk Kifle - Lebonash - Bifedidegn (4:21)
10. Biruk Kifle - Gedam - Endegeba (4:53)
11. Biruk Kifle - Bemela - Besebeb (4:16)