Ethiopiques, Vol. 7: Er¿¿ M¿¿la M¿¿la

by Mahmoud Ahmed

Overview

Recording in the '70s in Addis Ababa, Ahmed mixed R&B with hypnotic Eastern vocal lines to create a most unusual style. At first the music seems familiar, with a lineup of guitar, bass, drums, and organ sounding like an ersatz Booker T and the MG's. But when Ahmed's keening, confounding voice joins in, listeners find themselves in new territory. The music is worthwhile just for its unsettling quality on Western ears. ~ Tim Sheridan

Product Details

Release Date:	09/14/1999
Label:	Buda Musique
UPC:	0723723669124

Tracks

1. Ere Mela Mela
2. Metche New
3. Bemen Sebeb Letlash
4. Abby Mado
5. Embwa Belew
6. Atawurulegn Lela
7. Ohoho Gedama
8. Sedetegnash Negn
9. Sameraye
10. Endenesh Gedawo
11. Fetsum Denq Ledj Nesh
12. Ebakesh Tareqign
13. Asheweyna
14. Belomi Benna
15. Tezeta

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mahmoud Ahmed   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Francis Falceto   Editing,Executive Producer
Wilfrid Harpaille   Transfers,Restoration
Karen Albrecht   Translation
Jack Garnier   Graphic Design
Mahmoud Ahmed   Composer