Dawit Mellesse - Andiken [2003]

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       Dawit Mellesse is one of Ethiopia's hottest new artists. His unique style fuses Ethiopian contemporary music with a variety of world beats to create an intoxicating sound. This beat laden recording includes the following rhythm forms: Ballad, Boogie, Cha ka Cha ka, Chic Chic ka (Iskista), Highlife, and Soca.

           

                           

       Dawit has performed with the renowned Roha Band, the Ethio-Stars Band, Abyssinia Band, Wallias Band, Sevan Band and, most recently, with the Express Band. He has toured extensively around the world with stops in Europe, Asia, and East Africa

       It was Dawit's debut album, Alchalkum, in 1991 which made him a favorite with Ethiopia's youth. Since then, he has recorded four albums, including 1995's Lottery (AIT Records) and 2000's Anchin New, which have earned Dawit a place among Ethiopia's greatest performers. both albums were collaborative effort of Dawit and Ethiopia's renowned Admas and Express bands.

  

     The new album, Andiken, is yet another musical masterpiece that combines both traditional and contemporary Ethiopian music into something creative, new and extraordinary.

1. Dawit Melesse - Ehil wesh (6:04)

2. Dawit Melesse - Laltelash kal alegn (5:35)

3. Dawit Melesse - Endet lichal (5:29)

4. Dawit Melesse - Andiken (5:35)

5. Dawit Melesse - Konjo bager (6:13)

6. Dawit Melesse - Yaken yemetana (5:14)

7. Dawit Melesse - Nefs nesh (5:53)

8. Dawit Melesse - Wetatwan lij (5:44)

9. Dawit Melesse - Ferejign (6:19)

10. Dawit Melesse - Min yilishal (5:08)

11. Dawit Melesse - Maldesh (6:07)

12. Dawit Melesse - Astawsishalehu (5:53)

13. Dawit Melesse - Ejen setehu (5:20)

Neway Debebe - Hageren Alresam [ethiopia]

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01. Neway Debebe - Hageren Alresam (6:19)

02. Neway Debebe - Asdeschign (6:25)

03. Neway Debebe - Reggae (5:47)

04. Neway Debebe - Enkoy (6:11)

05. Neway Debebe - Tewugne (6:18)

06. Neway Debebe - Yeberhaw Awlonifas (6:16)

07. Neway Debebe - Eskemech (7:28)

08. Neway Debebe - Tilayije Lketekish (5:39)

09. Neway Debebe - Genzeb (3:55)

10. Neway Debebe - Yewaine Abeba (6:07)

Tamrat Desta - Kanchi Aybeltem [2008] [ethiopia]

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01. Tamrat Desta - Yemayresaw Geta (4:31)
02. Tamrat Desta - Sayat (4:33)
03. Tamrat Desta - Aykebdm Woy (4:28)
04. Tamrat Desta - Kanchi Aybeltim (5:01)
05. Tamrat Desta - Mechi (4:06)
06. Tamrat Desta - Yam Yam (4:48)
07. Tamrat Desta - Deju (4:45)
08. Tamrat Desta - And Sew (4:12)
09. Tamrat Desta - Saw Mekrosh (4:44)
10. Tamrat Desta - Enchawet (4:24)
11. Tamrat Desta - Shegnugn (4:42)
12. Tamrat Desta - Ayitebekim (4:17)
13. Tamrat Desta - Tizita (6:32)

Krar Collective - Live - 2012-09-21 [FLAC]

       Led by Temesegen Tareken, a former pupil of veteran Ethiopian vibraphone player Mulatu Astatke, the Krar Collective play a gritty and upbeat take on traditional Ethiopian songs. 

       The core of their sound is the Krar - the Ethiopian 5 or 6 stringed harp, and they played songs from their debut album 'Ethiopia Super Krar'.

Temesgen Zeleke (krar and vocal)

Genet Assefa (vocal)

Robel Taye (percussion)

1. Krar Collective - intro (0:15)

2. Krar Collective - Oromigna (5:36)

3. Krar collective - talk (3:57)

4. Krar Collective - Ambassel (6:36)

5. Krar Collective - talk (0:29)

6. Krar Collective - Tizita (6:48)

7. Krar Collective - talk (3:18)

8. Krar Collective - Abeba Yehoi (New Year) (4:19)

9. Krar Collective - outro (0:56)

v.a. - New Ethio Jazz [dbl cd] [2013]

Merry Christmas to all my friends and blog readers. 

Consider this double compilation cd as Christmas present!

I made it in an effort to introduce recent ethiopian jazz & grooves to wider public.

Enjoy music and send some comments.

   cd 1   

01. Arat Kilo - Aykedashem Lebe (3:57)
02. Tezeta Band - Tey Geryeleshem (Forget It, Don't Worry) (2:55)
03. The Budos Band - Aynotchesh Yererfu (3:50)
04. Imperial Tiger Orchestra - Le Le Le (6:26)
05. Le Tigre (des Platanes) & Etenesh Wassie - Ney-Ney Weleba (4:27)
06. Samuel Yirga - Tiwista (Tinish Mix) (5:57)
07. JAzmaris - Far From Ambasel (6:11)
08. Yared Tefera - Uuta Ayaskefam ° (6:05)
09. Akale Wube - Ragale (5:09)
10. Arat Kilo - Get a Chew (4:48)
11. Imperial Tiger Orchestra - Selam Temagwet (5:36)
12. Ethioda - En plein dans le Nil (4:56)
13. Wudasse - Aba Gerima [Morning Song] (8:20)



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01. Skeletons - Mulatu (2:55)
02. The Shaolin Afronauts - Amhara (5:17)
03. Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - Ethio (3:41)
04. Tezeta Band - Hametegnaw (5:18)
05. Ukandanz - Belomi Benna (3:09)
06. Arat Kilo - Lonmewo Lalie feat. Mimi (3:23)
07. Badume's Band & Selamnesh Zemene - Korahu (5:54)
08. Debo Band - Mignoten Man Yawkal (4:06)
09. uKanDanz & Asnake Guebreyes - Aykedeshem Lebe (6:34)
10. Jungle by Night - Ethiopeno (3:28)
11. JAzmaris - Aha Gedawo (6:06)
12. Getatchew Mekuria & The Ex & Friends - Aha Gedawo (5:03)
13. Trio Kazanchis - Ende eyerusalem (5:10)

Theodros Mitiku - Teddy's Mood [1998]

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Rest in peace Theodros! Visit this link and read this gentle obituary text:


   

       Theodros Mitiku was one of the most talented and versatile Ethiopian musicians. Teddy's passion for music emerged at an early age when he was given an alto saxophone by his second grade music teacher, and his talent has continued to flourish. 

       For the past 36 years, "Teddy Mitty," as he is known to his fans, has been enthralling audiences with his unique playing style and mastery of the saxophone. Starting in 1962 Teddy has performed with the "The Soul Echoes", later called "Ibex Band", "The Menelik Band" and other bands in Egypt and the United States, finally returning to Ethiopia after a fifteen year absence.

      Teddy breaks new ground on this amazing album; the first acoustic Ethiopian/jazz blend record ever to be produced.

01. Theodros Mitiku - Fikirih Beretabigne (4:57)
02. Theodros Mitiku - Ye-Aynë Tesfa (6:17)
03. Theodros Mitiku - Shemonmwanayëwa (6:34)
04. Theodros Mitiku - Teddy's Mood (6:29)
05. Theodros Mitiku - Woy Fikir (5:40)
06. Theodros Mitiku - Mamayë (7:06)
07. Theodros Mitiku - Kifu Ayinkash (7:31)
08. Theodros Mitiku - Inde Eyerusalem (7:26)
09. Theodros Mitiku - Awash (6:43)
10. Theodros Mitiku - Ye-Aynë Abeba Nesh (8:03)
11. Theodros Mitiku - Astawisalehu (7:37)