Mohammed Wardi - [1994] - Live in Addis Ababa (1994) [sudan]

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       Mohammed Wardi, a singing (and tambour playing) legend from Nubian Sudan, had been singing and playing for some 40 years at the time of this album, but one can hardly tell of such an age by his sound. He recites poetry to song, along with a line of instruments from both the east and west. 

          His arrangements involve the use of multiple rhythms on the various drums, along with the occasional electric blues playing by his guitarists. 

        The highlight of the album, apart from the tightly packed instrumental lines, is Wardi's own quavering vocals, which fill each and every song with a quality and power rarely heard in the West. The love songs can evoke a response despite the language barrier, and that's really quite something to look for in a recording.

       Mohammed Wardi, who recorded more than 300 songs in the 60s and 70s--to the best of my knowledge, none of them are available. excellent album. It makes sense that the album Live in Addis Ababa, 1994, was recorded in Ethiopia, as there are plenty of similarities the music shares with the sounds of  this nearby country, but Wardi's gorgeous, high-pitched voice sounds more Arabic. He fronts a great, string-laden 18-piece band. 

     In 1991 he left his war-torn country and took exile in Cairo. I believe these days he lives in Los Angeles, where he has performed a couple of times--but for the most part he's inactive. He did some sessions in LA in 1999, rerecording many of his old songs, but they've never been released. I assume that the mess in Sudan these days precludes any imminent effort to reissue his classic recordings, but hopefully one day we'll get to hear the stuff. 

      This album is a great introduction into the world os Sudanese rhythms that will surely make your spirit smile. The strength of the indigenous music holds this album together, and while the synthesized background textures and drum machine are sure to please the afropop fan in you, I am also eagerly awaiting a raw, ethnic release from Blue Nile.

Sudanese-American producer Mohamed Elomrabi calls this "Sudanese pop music" but I am struck by the album's jazz feel. Either way, Rhythms of Sudan's contagious sounds will point our musical curiosity toward this fascinating culture

Enjoy !!!

Tewodros Teddy Tadesse - Trishima [2012] [ethiopia]

Teddy Tadesse - Yekassa Zemen

       Born and raised in Addis Ababa, the 49-year-old Tewodros was able to transcend age gaps and reach people from different age groups and is loved by varied audience. 

      Having started music in a church choir, his big break came when he was invited to a wedding to sing Muluken Melesse’s ‘Wasa Megena. This left a mark on his singing career.

       When he started performing, he was doing cover songs of renowned artists. The feedback was encouraging for him, so his first album, ‘Lubanjaye’, easily broke the market. It did not take him that long to become a household name though. His consecutive albums ‘Eyekorekoregn’, ‘Sadulaye’ also became a huge success.

       Many of his songs are like national anthems which are sang by people from different age groups, especially the song ‘Emeye Ethiopia’ was somehow unforgettable. He toured many countries, taking the stage with his unique, vivacious voice.

       His fifth album, ‘Semeto Zzemale’, was also done before he left for the US, but the album was released after he arrived in Virginia. During his stay abroad, he performed in many places and also revealed in many interviews how life was not easy for him there.

      Many music critics say his 1997 album, ‘Zimita’, was different from his previous ones as it was more influenced by jazz and also gave new sound to his fan.

      Even though he started working on his album starting from 1998, the hurdles in his life got the better of him and could not focus on his album work. Returning to Ethiopia was a different phenomenon, he says. His fans, which have not seen him for the last 17 years, overwhelmed him by showing up at the airport and expressed their love by hugging and greeting him.

    During his stay in Ethiopia, he performed in different venues before going back to the states. In 2009, he established an independent studio. Now residing in the States, Tewodros performs in different venues in the states. Tewodros Tadesse, as the vice president of Yo Yo records, is aiming to represent Ethiopian music on the international stage. 

     The album targets Ethiopians and the world music audience, who also have the test for alternative music apart from the mainstream popular beats. After the album release, the artist has a plan to tour different parts of the world.

01. Teddy Tadesse - Ayinshin (5:44)
02. Teddy Tadesse - Minew (6:32)
03. Teddy Tadesse - Yene neger (7:06)
04. Teddy Tadesse - Zendro (5:42)
05. Teddy Tadesse - Fikrsh (6:13)
06. Teddy Tadesse - Sew mehon (5:41)
07. Teddy Tadesse - Ageree (5:34)
08. Teddy Tadesse - Tew sima (5:10)
09. Teddy Tadesse - Tne enja (7:44)
10. Teddy Tadesse - Mewdedee (5:09)

Mulatu Astatke - [various remixes] [2012] [ethiopia]

             REUPLOAD  : 16 tracks                       

01. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [Jan Nemecek remix]  (7:09)  
02. Mulatu Astatke - A Man Of Experience And Wisdom [Zopelar Edit]  (7:05)
03. Mulatu Astatke - Kaasalefkut hulu [Will Magid Edit] (2:20)
04. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [Nicolas Jaar Edit] (8:04)
05. Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu's New Shoes [vs DocSpin] (5:11)

06. Mulatu Astatke - Mulah 2 (12:21)

07. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [Juan de Gomeval remix] (7:09)
08. Mulatu Astatke - Yekermo Sew [Cajetanus Edit] (7:40)
09. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [1974][Remix 1] (11:37)
10. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [1974][Remix 2] (10:27)
11. Mulatu Astatke - Metché Dershé [remix by Sacha] (4:15)
12. Mulatu Astatke - Yekermo Sew [Te'Amir remix] (7:24)
13. Mulatu Astatke - Glitches Too [Glitch mix] (2:20)
14. Mulatu Astatke - Wubit [Alpha Bite Remix] (5:27)

15. Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Groove 3 (2:31)

16. Mulatu Astatke - Yegellé Tezeta Down [Beastie Boys X Mulatu Astatke] (2:18) 

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Yosef Gebre - Jossy [2006] [ethiopia]

Yosef Gebre aka Jossy - Metahua

       Yosef Gebre is an Ethiopian singer. He is popularly known as Jossy. He is born June 16, 1981 in Dilla, Ethiopia.

     Gebre was born in 1981 in Dilla, Ethiopia to Woizero Zermechi Argaw and Ato Gebre Sherga. He attended elementary school at the local Mekane Yesus School. After 6th grade, Jossy moved to Adama and attended the Nazreth #3 Elementary and Junior School. He then completed High School at Adama High School.

          Jossy has been interested in music since childhood. He participated in different art projects while in elementary school. In Adama high school he worked as a school journalist and DJ presenting shows on the school PA system (known as Adama MiniMedia) during breaks. After completion of High School Jossy went into business following in the foot steps of his parents. During that time he spent his free time contributing pieces to different news papers and taking music lessons.

          While taking music lessons, Jossy started networking with musicians. He also began exploring his potential as a vocalist during this period. Jossy released his first single titled "Kine" to the public via radio stations. The work was unexpectedly well received by the public.

       Encouraged by this success, Jossy started pursuing a music career full-time since 2004. His single titled "Enja Yene" was his first release, complete with music video. In 2005, Jossy was nominated for the Kora All Africa Music Awards under the Most Promising Artist category. While all these were singles, he released his first album titled "Jossy", containing 13 tracks, in 2006. The album featured the song titled "Metahuwa".

       In 2008, the music video titled "Bati be Jossy Mood" hit TV channel and online video sharing sites and immediately became a hit. This success was due to the combination of careful planning of its elements and proper and professional application of video effects and techniques.

      Jossy creates most of his songs himself. He currently tours different cities all over the world.

01. Yosef Gebre - Mtahua (5:10)
02. Yosef Gebre - Alamashim (4:47)
03. Yosef Gebre - Konjo Nesh (4:48)
04. Yosef Gebre - Endenegeru New (5:50)
05. Yosef Gebre - Yetenbi Gurage (5:08)
06. Yosef Gebre - Ahadu (4:29)
07. Yosef Gebre - Lemayet Yabikash (4:10)
08. Yosef Gebre - Endeit Nesh (4:36)
09. Yosef Gebre - Enja Yenei (5:41)
10. Yosef Gebre - Tew Simagn Hagerei (5:34)
11. Yosef Gebre - Keneiw Gar (4:57)
12. Yosef Gebre - Endet Bandie (4:51)
13. Yosef Gebre - Susie (4:28)

Manalemosh Dibo - Assa Belew [2004] [ethiopia]

Manalemosh Dibo - Awdamet

       Manalemosh Dibo was a young singer who’s popularity grew with each song she released. She wass particularly well-known for her traditional songs such as Asabelew, Awdamet, and Minjar.

         Manalemosh passed away from natural causes, in 2009.

01. Manalemosh Dibo - Gondre (6:37)
02. Manalemosh Dibo - Demem Sew (7:10)
03. Manalemosh Dibo - Awdamet (6:08)
04. Manalemosh Dibo - Wolo (6:24)
05. Manalemosh Dibo - Atinkubegn (5:12)
06. Manalemosh Dibo - Minjare (6:08)
07. Manalemosh Dibo - Tew Belut (6:24)
08. Manalemosh Dibo - Merre (7:43)
09. Manalemosh Dibo - Ej Wedelay (5:07)
10. Manalemosh Dibo - Eshruru (5:33)

Wushinfir Argaw - [1998] - Shegiye [ethiopia]

      Wushinfir Argaw has a wonderful, flexible and soulful voice. I enjoy listening to this CD - especially to songs 2,4,7. 

       Wushinfir is one of the best singers in contemporary Ethiopian music. His voice reminds me of the great Muluken Melesse, but is more traditional.

    This CD is recommended to anyone who wants to hear a great vocalist singing his country's traditional songs

01. Wushinfir Argaw - Shegiye (6:47)
02. Wushinfir Argaw - Mela New (5:43)
03. Wushinfir Argaw - Dimam Gella (6:05)
04. Wushinfir Argaw - Kebrarit Gondere (6:58)
05. Wushinfir Argaw - Kezeba (4:37)
06. Wushinfir Argaw - Erre Ney (4:01)
07. Wushinfir Argaw - Ye-Batti Lij (7:01)
08. Wushinfir Argaw - Yiwtalign (5:10)
09. Wushinfir Argaw - Mushiraye (6:59)
10. Wushinfir Argaw - Shitta Lommiye (7:03)