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title: "Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music"
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# Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music

**Brand:** ethiopiques artists
**Price:** R576
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- **What is this?** Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music by ethiopiques artists
- **How much does it cost?** R576 with free shipping
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Product Description          Golden years of Ethiopian music (1969-75): feat. Mahmoud Ahmed, Alèmayèhu Eshète, Hirut Bèqèlè, Tlahoun Gèssèssè, Tadèlè Bèqèlè, Teéfèri Fèllèqè, Muluqèn Mèllèssè, the Police Orchestra, the Ibex Band, the Police String Orchestra."             .com          Creaking horns, wheezing Farfiza organs, and soulful, Middle Eastern-tinged vocals are the hallmarks of these rare recordings from the Golden Age of Ethiopian popular music (1969-1975), made during Haile Sellasie's reign before the military shut down of Addis Abbaba's nightlife. Soul, jazz, and UK '60s pop had infiltrated the hipster milieu, adding new color to the swirling, elliptical local grooves, laid down by moonlighting members of police and military bands (they had the instruments), often with stunning effect. The unfamiliar Arabic vocal flavor actually shares common roots with R&B, and any hint of ersatz kitsch is dispelled by their passion and integrity. Recorded with just one or two mikes, these selections are reminiscent of early Jamaican bluebeat in quality, heightening the effect of glimpsing a magical time, long passed, through a dusty keyhole, and the other individual releases in the series are equally as fascinating. --Derek Rath

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## Customer Reviews

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    Ethiopian music- completely different from West or South African
  

*by Z***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 9, 2015*

I got 3 of the 27 volumes to get an idea of available Ethiopian music. #1 and 3 are fine, but it is 4 that I love!

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    Amazing Ethiopia
  

*by J***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 28, 2005*

This CD exemplifies the artistic ingenuity of the Ethiopian people.  Though the music is quite obviously very Westernized, employing electric guitars, drum kits, saxophones, and even muted trumpet solos, the music retains native Ethiopian elements, such as a propensity toward triple meter rhythms, strict adherence to a variety of pentatonic scales, and the use of the Amharic language.  This music truly was the golden age of modern Ethiopian music.  Many of these recordings were the last of their kind to be released before the oppressive and all too long-lasting Marxist regime of Mengistu Hailemariam came to power.This CD showcases some of the superstars of Ethiopian pop music - Muluqèn Mèllèssè, Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Tlahoun Gèssèssè, and Mahmoud Ahmed, just to name a few.  The music ranges from the fun - 'Yèqondjowotch Mendèr', sung by Hirut Bèqèlè, with the groovy and bouncy Police Orchestra jamming on saxophones, trumpets, drums, and electric guitar.  Hirut sings a happy melody about the 'village of the beauties,' where none are as handsome as her lover - to dramatic - 'Tènèsh kèlbé lay', where Muluqèn Mèlèsse begs for his heart to be left alone by the torments of love - to energetic - 'Kèlkeyelegn', sung by Tèfèri Fèllèqè, backed by the Army Band.  The song starts with a funky 60's organ and brass over an undulating bassline, with bright electric guitars imparting an almost Kenyan sound - to sexy - 'Sèlam Almazeyé', Mahmoud Ahmed's famous song about his passionate love for the beautiful Almaz.I've only been listening to Ethiopian (and Eritrean) music for about a year so fare, but this is yet another jewel from the wonderful Ethiopiques series.  I highly recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the music of this overlooked and misunderstood land.

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    Another gold mine from an exciting period
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2012*

This is actually the continuation of Volume 1, and just as good. With great performances by Muluqen Mellesse, Tilahun Gessesse, Bizunesh, Mahmoud Ahmad, Alemayehu Eshete etc - this is a must for people interested in Ethiopian music. Great sound quality, considering all recordings are from the early 70's.

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