Bahta G. Hiwot - The Best of [ethiopia]

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Bahta Gebre Heywet - Gizie

       Bahta Gebre Hiwot began his musical career as a member of the house band at the Ras Hotel in Addis Ababa. Hiwot played with this band for many years but he managed to record several solo singles, including the charming "Tessassategn Eko", which was arranged by master Mulatu Astatke.

01. Bahta G. Hiwot - Degmo Endemin Alesh (2:50)
02 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Teresahugne-Ende (2:33)
03 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Gizewin-Alawkim (3:01)
04 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Minew-Tadeyalesh (2:07)
05 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Kal -Ayisheshegim (2:21)

06. Bahta G. Hiwot - Anchim Endelela (3:39)

07. Bahta G. Hiwot - Sikay Zakealye (4:09)

08. Bahta G. Hiwot - Kalish Tesebere (2:10)

09. Bahta G. Hiwot - Ahunim Ezaw Negne (2:16)

10. Bahta G. Hiwot - Yetilacha We Rie (4:00)

11. Bahta G. Hiwot - Anchi Lij (3:32)

12. Bahta G. Hiwot - Befirkrua Teyeze (2:08)

13. Bahta G. Hiwot - Ya Ya (2:13)
14 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Metiche-Eskayish (2:22)
15 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Milas (3:16)
16 - Bahta G. Hiwot - Ye-Fikir-Azmera (2:52)

17. Bahta G. Hiwot - Sem E (3:41)

18. Bahta G. Hiwot - Wede Harar Guzo (3:01)

AE 410 Essatu Tessema - [1972] - Fikir Bekumena & Ayamaru Eshete [7''s] [wav] [ethiopia]

ISSATU TESSEMA and SEIFU YOHANNES: Fiker Bekumena 
ISSATU TESSEMA: Ayamaru Ishetie

Amha AE 410 A

Essatu Tessema and Seifu Yohannes: Fikir Bekumena


Arranged by Tewolde Redda 
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer bèqumèna".

Amha AE 410 B

ISSATU TESSEMA: Ayamaru Ishetie

Essatu Tessema: Ayamaru Eshete
Arranged by Tewolde Redda 
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Ayamaru eshèté".

Essatu Tessema - Fikir Bekumena  [ፍቅር በቁመና]

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece


Note: "Issatu Tessema" is spelled Essatu Tessema" on the labels.
"Fiker Bekumena" is spelled "Fikir Bekumena" on the labels, "Ayamaru Ishetie" is spelled "Ayamaru Eshete"

Teddy Mak - [2004] - Truth [ethiopia]

           Teddy Mak has been a composer, arranger, producer, songwriter, and an accomplished performer for over twenty eight years. He is one of the pioneer, performer and major contributor to the development of Ethiopia's innovative 'new age' music. Teddy Mak developed a passion formusic in German school addis abeba at an early age of eight, which was accompanied with hours of rigorous practice on the piano at home. Teddy’s youthful talent was enthusiastically supported by his father, Teddy's family provided an enabling environment that encouraged young Teddy to put in enough hours of practice on the piano which laid a firm foundation for his life’s work in Ethiopian music. 

            Teddy Mak first studied music at the Yared Music School in Addis Ababa, which was followed by studying music, majoring in American Jazz, at the Northern Virginia Community College. He had his chance playing with great bands, which included, among others, the Shebelles, the Dahlacs and the Ethiostar band in Addis Ababa. This was the time when Teddy Mak got a chance to meet and perform with Bob Marley at the Ghion Hotel in Addis Ababa.

               Throughout his career, he has compiled and created numerous melodic sounds and rhythmical beats that have made his musical compositions distinguishable. His masterful compilations have been soothing the ears of a broad range of listeners, for the past 3- decades. 

      Teddy Mak’s musical accomplishments include over 573 arrangments and musical compositions, a cultural musical presentation, in the presence of delegates from fifty countries, at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, composed sound tracks for twenty five documentary films and, wrote original soundtrack for a fifty-four segment Ethiopian movie drama series “Gemena” for Ethiopian TV. 

Teddy Mak has presented a commissioned musical presentation and album on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the African Union.

01 - Teddy Mak - Young At Heart (4:26)

02 - Teddy Mak - Truth (6:11)

03 - Teddy Mak - Joy (4:44)

04 - Teddy Mak - Lanchi (6:49)

05 - Teddy Mak - Pure Ethiopian (5:47)

06 - Teddy Mak - T. Woman (6:31)

07 - Teddy Mak - Mak (5:54)

08 - Teddy Mak - Abogidah (5:19)

09 - Teddy Mak - Wushetenew (5:38)

10 - Teddy Mak - Ethio House (5:10)

11 - Teddy Mak - Teddy's Mood (6:54)

PRESS : 

“God must have dedicated more time on your creative and restless visionary mind. Vahag Sakadjian or ( Vaggie ) 06-17-2008 ”

VAGGIE - MUSIC PAD

“Every song you play turn out to be " sparkling , shiny , touchy , groovy. Vahag Sakadjian or ( Vaggie ) 06-17-2008   ”

VAGGIE - MUSIC PAD

“Teddy Mak's Timeout is a direct expression of human emotions that transcend the listener to the beyond â€" it is in a way a form of art and entertainment”

B,T,COSTENTINOS PHD - KOSTE

“The MUSICAL gift upon Teddy Maks talent , I have noticed , tested ,smelled and watched the changes of forms ,and fantasy since we were kids. All I can say is , " he still amazes me."”

VEHAG

AE370 Tamrat Molla - [1971] - Ber Ambar Seberelewo - Ene Yewodedquiat [7''s] [wav] [ethiopia]

Tamrat Molla - Tameme Tegneche

Ethiopian oldies

TAMRAT MOLLA: Ber Ambar Seberelewo / Ene Yewodedquat


Amha AE 370 A

Tamrat Molla: Ber Ambar Seberelewo
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Accompanied by the Venus Band 

Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ber anbar sèbèrèlewo".

Amha AE 370 B

Tamrat Molla: Ene Yewodedquat
Composed by Lemma Demissew
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Accompanied by the Venus Band

Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ené yèwèdèdkwat".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India



Note: "Tamrat Molla" is spelled "Tamra Mola" on the picture sleeve.
"Ber Ambar Seberelewo" is spelled "Ber Ambar Seberelew" on the picture sleeve.
"Ene Yewodedquat" is spelled "Ene Yewededquat" on the picture sleeve.

Mesfin Bekele - Zimeta [2013] [ethiopia]

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01 - Mesfin Bekele - Welelawa (5:11)
02 - Mesfin Bekele - Eshururu (4:52)
03 - Mesfin Bekele - Zimeta (4:56)
04 - Mesfin Bekele - Manew (7:39)
05 - Mesfin Bekele - Letay Atebel (4:38)
06 - Mesfin Bekele - Demelash (6:02)
07 - Mesfin Bekele - Emama (6:08)
08 - Mesfin Bekele - Chekene Lebe (4:22)
09 - Mesfin Bekele - Ye Ethiopia Tarik (6:28)
10 - Mesfin Bekele - Beqa Beqa (5:49)
11 - Mesfin Bekele - Gonder (5:58)
12 - Mesfin Bekele - Kelay New Tizazu (5:37)
13 - Mesfin Bekele - Yargelegn (4:19)

AE 320 Alemayehu Eshete - [1971] - Addis Ababa Bete - Alteleyeshignim 7'' [wav] [ethiopia]

Dear readers,

         By now you have probably got used to the irregularities of the blog postings which reflect my personal interests in the different genres of Ethiopian music.  Working on this blog gives me immense pleasure.  I doubt that I would invest so much effort and care in collecting material for myself only. With you, my followers in mind, I aim to present the material concisely, clearly and informatively.

          In the blog posts I have tried to cover, as far as possible, a wide and diverse selection that I have come across. I have been quite busy lately with my everyday commitments, so I have not had enough time to update the blog with new postings, and there are quite a few of those. Their time will come, if you are patient.

        With this post I am starting a short series of rare and interesting singles released in Ethiopia during the 60s and 70s. It is very difficult to find information about the music of the time, which is why I would welcome your help. My job is made more difficult by the fact that I do not speak either Amharic, or any other of the Ethiopian languages. Therefore I apologise in advance for my frequent mistaken and sometimes plain incorrect, album titles.

        In terms of the next dozen posts or so, I owe a debt of gratitude to my online friend Richard (*Richardpoespoes) from Holland. He obtained, digitalised and cleaned up the cracklings and noise from the records.

     All the recordings have been transferred to the highest quality windows audio wave format [wav].

Enjoy and stay in touch.

      I would particularly welcome the links for the albums and authors you have that you feel belong on this blog. Some of you have sent me brilliant rare albums and recordings , some of which I have shared, and some are yet to be shared.

       My musical adventure is in its fourth year. I did not anticipate such a huge response and number of visits. I am happy that you like the posts and contact me with words of approval and support. I would not have lasted this long without your support.

     Contact me and I would welcome your suggestions. Each one of your comments means a lot. 

B.


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Alemayehu Eshete - Alteleyeshignim [Live at Jazzamba]

ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Addis Ababa Bete / Alteleyeshignim

Amha AE 320 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Addis Ababa Bete 
Arranged by Girma Beyene 
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Produced by Amaha Eshete 
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Addis Abèba bété".

Amha AE 320 B
Alemayehu Eshete: Alteleyeshignim
Arranged by Girma Beyene 
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Produced by Amaha Eshete
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Altèlèyèshegnem".

Year: 1971 
Record pressed in India

Note: Addis Ababa Bete is spelled 'Addis Abeba Bete' on the label.