Eritrea EP

The third release of Alma Negra Records' '12 Rhythms' series is dedicated to the music of Eritrea, a small (in African terms, that is) country nestled in between Sudan and Ethopia on the south end of the Red Sea. Drawing from its native spiritual roots as well as the Christian and Islamic influences of conquering factions, this multi-ethnic country is home to a truly diverse plethora of cultures and musical styles. 
"On this EP, we are happy to showcase the music of the Saho People from the Region of Zula, which is located in between the coastal lowlands close to the Dahlak archipelago. The word “Saho“ roughly translates) as “Nomad“, pointing towards a lifestyle in which tradition and culture are passed on orally over generations. 
"As such, the exact source for these edits of the Saho Sound are lost to the murky depths of history, as they are based on traditional folk songs. With kind permission of Colophon Records, we were able to work on this material and are now very happy to shed some light on the wonderful music of this region and its people!"
A-Side : Alma Negra - Haleto lale lalô (Saho)
"Complete with that a unifying clarion call to party, known as the ‘ululate trill’, this is again a call & response vocal pattern, seemingly at odds with the somber backing track. Exploring a deeper, jazzier mood, we added moody piano chords and a balafon, with a subtle but powerful bassline, along with some hefty 808-thud holding everything together."

Eritrea EP (12 Rhythms Series 03/12) [Alma Negra Records]

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PREMIERE : Alma Negra - Haleto lale lalô (Saho)

Erytrea Nèdègé (Saho)

B SOL - Erytrea Nèdègé (Saho)

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