Recorded  live by Meleket Band and Quino Piñero. Addis Ababa 2013

MELEKET BAND  - ERE MELA MELA

Etenesh - Vocals; Mesale - Krar; Sami - Kebero; Recorded at Mesale Bete (Addis Ababa) by Quino Piñero (July 2013) Arranged & Mixed by Quino Piñero (SyS recordings) A preview from the documentary film in progress "New Voices in an Old Flower"

Etenesh Wassie "TIZITA"

Fresh Kitfo was composed and arranged by Dexter Story for Los Angeles-based ensemble Ethio Cali. It is a 5/4 tune using the Ethiopian Ambassel mode. The title is in reference to a habesha friend's name and the native meat dish she prepares so well. The recording features Todd Simon (tpt), Kamasi Washington (ten sax), Randal Fisher (ten sax), Mark de Clive-Lowe (keys), Itai Shapira (gtr), Patrick Bailey (bass), Steve Haney (per), Alan Lightner (pan), Te'Amir Sweeney (per) and Dexter Story (drums).

Appears on Paris DJs Soundsystem - Rise Of The Troubadour Warriors - Tropical Grooves and Afrofunk International Vol.3. Click the link below to purchase: 

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Fresh Kitfo by Todd Simon's Ethio Cali

This extended Dub mix from Sheba Sound showcases the traditional song 'Yisare Hinena' sung by Nebiyu Hamdi; recorded in Welkite, Ethiopia in 2015. The original mix can be found on the recently released album 'Out of Addis. The Dub mixes were made by UK Dub producer Nick Manasseh, with inspired overdubbing on electric guitar by Corentin Seznec. The funky bass lines were recorded in Addis Abeba, with Dawit Seyoum on bass krar.

Gurage, sabat bet extended DUB mix

Musical view of Africa from an African American perspective. Soundway Records albums Wondem and Bahir available now. Contact: wondemmusic(at)gmail(dot)com.

Fresh Kitfo by Todd Simon's Ethio Cali

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