Something about the use of autotune here that really works well.

Africa 45, number 15 – http://www.mrbongo.com/products/mahmoud-ahmed-aynotche-terabu-seyoum-gebreyes-wallias-band-metch-ene-terf-feleghu-7

‘Aynotché Tèrabu’, featuring Equators Band, was original released on Amha Records, Amha AE 920 A in 1975. This one has been a firm favourite in our DJ sets since we have had it cut; driving Ethio-funk with big vocals and drums.

Mahmoud Ahmed also appeared on Africa 45, number 4 with ‘Bemen Sebeb Letlash’.

‘Mètch Ené Terf Fèlèghu’ was originally released on Kaifa KF 002 A (7703) in 1973. Mid tempo, Ethio funk led by a low slung bass line and horns.

Both Seyoum Gèbrèyès and Wallias Band appeared previously on AFR45.014.

Mahmoud Ahmed - Aynotché Tèrabu

Tarhanine Tegla

Mulatu Astatke - Yèkèrmo Sèw (A Man of Experience and Wisdom)

Mdou Moctar

Eghass Malan from the upcoming release of the same name from Les Filles de Illighadad, coming October 28th.

Les Filles de Illighadad - Eghass Malan

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mulatu astatke - munaye

The Lounge Lizards -  Voice of Chunk - Voice Of Chunk

From the upcoming album "Ilana" on Sahel Sounds
https://tinyurl.com/mdou-ilana

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Born in a nomad camp in Niger and now a leading figure of desert rock, Mdou Moctar stands out as the most innovative artist in contemporary Saharan music. His unconventional interpretations of Tuareg guitar have pushed him to the forefront of a crowded scene. In contrast to polished “world music” fare, Mdou trades in unrelenting grit and has no qualms about going full shred.

A long time coming, “Ilana” is Mdou's first true studio album. Recorded in Detroit at the tail end of a US tour by engineer Chris Koltay (who met after bonding over ZZ Top's “Tres Hombres”), Mdou lived in studio for a week, playing into the early hours and accompanied by an all-star band: Ahmoudou Madassane's (Les Filles de Illighadad) lighting fast rhythm guitar, Aboubacar Mazawadje's machine gun drums, and Michael Coltun's structured low-end bass.

The result is Mdou's most ambitious record to date, taking tradition into into an ever louder and blistering direction. From the rock anthem “Tarhatazed,” to the Van Halen tapping of “Kamane Tarhanin,” “Ilana” stands amongst the greats of classic rock, albeit accidentally. "I don't know what rock is, I have no idea,” he says, “I only know how to play my style."

Ilana

Mdou Moctar - Kamane Tarhanin (Ilana: The Creator, 2019)

Mdou Moctar - Anar

from "Music from Saharan Cellphones Vol. 2"

Mdou Moctar - Anar

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Mdou Moctar - Anar

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