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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohanes Afework ‎– Traditionelle Musik Aus Äthiopien [1994] [ethiopia]










One of the best album of traditional ethiopian music.






Alemayehu Fanta, Aklilu Gebretsadik and Yohannes Afework @ Fendika






Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 01 - Selamta (4:18)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 02 - Sengo Megin - Zerafewa (5:14)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 03 - Ambassel (3:53)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 04 - Fanno Fanno (3:39)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 05 - Medina Zelesenya (5:28)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 06 - Bati (5:18)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 07 - Ethiopia Hagere (3:56)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 08 - Keto Aikerim Motu (3:48)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 09 - Gojam Gonder (5:43)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 10 - Abebayehoi (3:57)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 11 - Bati Bati (4:40)
Alemayehu Fantaye & Yohannes Afework - 12 - Shemonmwane (4:56)



Monday, July 25, 2016

Abebe Fekadu - Chemerual [ethiopia]










Abebe Fekadu & Enana Dubale - Gomlalaye ney




Abebe Fekadu - 01 - Nesh Alu ye-fasil (feat. Enana Dubale) (5:14)
Abebe Fekadu - 02 - Ere man new (5:16)
Abebe Fekadu - 03 - Fikir Beamerica (feat. Enana Dubale) (6:19)
Abebe Fekadu - 04 - Fikir (feat. Enana Dubale (4:51)
Abebe Fekadu - 05 - Awedamet (6:05)
Abebe Fekadu - 06 - Tayech Welo Lay (feat. Enana Dubale) (5:36)
Abebe Fekadu - 07 - Yewoledale gena (5:30)
Abebe Fekadu - 08 - Chemerewale (7:31)
Abebe Fekadu - 09 - Hugne Enedebefitu (4:57)
Abebe Fekadu - 10 - Suger Mame (5:37)
Abebe Fekadu - 11 - Minjar (5:22)



Monday, May 23, 2016

Chalachew Ashenafi - Gerager [2009] [ethiopia]



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       Chalachew Ashenafi (1966-2012) was a singer and masinko player, an traditional Ethiopian instrument comparable to violin but with just only one string. 







       Chalachew was born and raise in Debre Tabor, close to the city of Gondar in Ethiopia, where most of the famous Azmaris originate from. He played at weddings and traditional bars before releasing his own album entitled "Gerager" in 2009

       He has hosted shows and performed at events in the United States, Italy and Germany among other countries. Chalachew did some tours with The Ex in recent years. A traditional player, but also forward, funny and stubborn.

         Chalachew Ashenafi died at age of 47.




01. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Awdamet (4:58)
02. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Jimma Yadegech (7:03)
03. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gameye (6:13)
04. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gondar (6:08)
05. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Himemeyew (7:36)
06. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Selamney (4:57)
07. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Munit (6:28)
08. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gerager (6:49)
09. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Megalo (4:38)
10. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Fano (6:07)


Friday, May 8, 2015

Shambel Belayneh - Arheebu [1999] [ethiopia]











       Shambel Belayneh  is a singer and master of the Masinko, the traditional one-string Ethiopian violin. He has performed with the greats of Ethiopian music, including Aster Aweke, Mahmoud Ahmed and the Roha Band, among many others. He currently lives in the United States.


      Arheebu, Shambel's seventh recording, is an attempt to blend traditional musical instruments (Masinko and Kirar) with western instrumentation.





Shambel Belayneh - Gonder




01 - Shambel Belayneh - Iyemetash Tegni (6:01)
02 - Shambel Belayneh - Arheebu (6:19)
03 - Shambel Belayneh - Ayiresam (5:03)
04 - Shambel Belayneh - Fetroshal (5:31)
05 - Shambel Belayneh - Nureelign Hagerë (7:06)
06 - Shambel Belayneh - Libesh Kabawin (6:57)
07 - Shambel Belayneh - Ye-Bët Emebët Nesh (6:09)
08 - Shambel Belayneh - Endashash Adirgign (4:52)
09 - Shambel Belayneh - Abekelesh Gonder (6:19)
10 - Shambel Belayneh - Weba Sew Cherese (5:40)






Thursday, November 20, 2014

Shambel Belayneh - Gegna Kere [ethiopia]





Ethiopia - Shambel Belayneh






01 - Shambel Belayneh - Gegna Kere (6:46)
02 - Shambel Belayneh - Eta Banchi Megen (7:17)
03 - Shambel Belayneh - Arefa Tegen Leteta (5:35)
04 - Shambel Belayneh - Yastemaminal (4:18)
05 - Shambel Belayneh - Wedagera Legba (6:24)
06 - Shambel Belayneh - Belebesesew Kutash (6:39)
07 - Shambel Belayneh - Aberen Enichachas (6:33)
08 - Shambel Belayneh - Yalmeshal Ayena (5:08)
09 - Shambel Belayneh - Mewuhera (7:12)
10 - Shambel Belayneh - Nurelen Tilahun (5:18)



Friday, October 31, 2014

Massinko - DJ XL Yaffet & DJ Mengie (nyc) - [2001] - Vol. 1 [ethiopia]



originaly posted here > Awesome Tapes from Africa :












01 - Setegne - Ene eyewededkuat (5:03)
02 - Gigi - Nana Enji (4:47)
03 - Menyale - Saba Sabina (3:55)
04 - Aster Aweke - Arada (5:22)
05 - Haileye - Abet Abetu (4:26)
06 - Gigi - Tew Maneh (3:58)
07 - Various Artists - Seeya Deeju (4:20)
08 - Alemayehu Eshete - Mishitu Demeke (5:03)
09 - Haileye - Emotalehu Woy (3:52)
10 - La Fonte - Seejale (5:11)
11 - Take 5 - Arada (Remix) (4:19)
12 - Various Artists - Atalelegne (Remix) (5:25)
13 - Setegne - Yagereleje (4:23)



Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Damtew Ayele - Gojam Azene [2004] [ethiopia]





Damtew Ayele - Gojam Azene










01 - Damtew Ayele - Merea (6:14)
02 - Damtew Ayele - Yewolo Lij (6:52)
03 - Damtew Ayele - Yenema (6:24)
04 - Damtew Ayele - Wolelaye (5:12)
05 - Damtew Ayele - Menjar (6:36)
06 - Damtew Ayele - Gojam Azene (6:56)
07 - Damtew Ayele - Arebereb (4:53)
08 - Damtew Ayele - Awdamet (4:50)
09 - Damtew Ayele - Amora Hognalehu (5:51)
10 - Damtew Ayele - Temesgen Elalehu (5:28)


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Shambel Belayneh - Hager [1996] [ethiopia]



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       When it comes to traditional Ethiopian Music, Shambel Belayneh is well known for his singing and his great skill with the Masinko, a traditional Ethiopian musical instruments. For over 20 years, he has entertained audiences across the globe. Currently residing in the United States, Shambel's heart remains in his homeland and he is deeply committed to performing the music of Ethiopia throughout the world.

       When it comes to traditional Ethiopian music, Shambel Belayneh is well known not only for his singing talent, but also for his great skill with the masinko. He is deeply committed to performing the music of Ethiopia throughout the world. Hager, Shambel's sixth recording, is an attempt to blend traditional musical instruments (masinko and krar) with western instrumentation.






       For those Ethiopians far far away from home, Shambel's music brings back great and unforgatable memories. Especially songs number 1,2 and 3. What better way to remenice about your country and roots than with music like 'Hager'? Song number 2, 'Jemeregn' hits home with it's lyrics. The fact that Shambel is one of the best vocalists of our country also contributes to the essence of this cd. Shambel, cheers to you!

        A CD full of happy moments and wonderful music. If you like Ethiopian dancing (with the shoulders and all) this is definately the CD for you. The combination of modern instruments with Shambel's masinko creates an exciting blend that is bound to get you off of your seat and into the dance floor. To me the songs are all great, but I would like to point out song number 6 for its amazing rhythm. If you are Ethiopian you already have it, and if you are not - go get it !




1. Shambel Belayneh - Amoraw Siyaish Wale (6:24)
2. Shambel Belayneh - Indenesh Indenesh (5:39)
3. Shambel Belayneh - Jemeregn (5:54)
4. Shambel Belayneh - Anchin Iyalkugn (5:50)
5. Shambel Belayneh - Ye Geter Shega (5:59)
6. Shambel Belayneh - Limita Bahirdar (6:54)
7. Shambel Belayneh - Neyna Kashign (7:31)
8. Shambel Belayneh - Ya Le Hager Ayamirim (7:49)
9. Shambel Belayneh - Kalem Alaminew (7:52)


Friday, March 14, 2014

Betsat Seyoum & Abbebe Fekade - Urban Azmaris of Ethiopia [1996]





       Born in 1965 in Addis-Abeba, Betsat Seyoum Abrha began in 1985 in a couple of the many bars in the capital before opening her own cabaret in 1990, which has now become one of the most popular in Addis. She aspires to the glory of the modern pioneers of Ethiopian music who play with synthesizers, saxophones, and rhythm boxes, while remaining faithful to the essence of the azmari art. 




       In opposition to Betsat who has not inherited her gift from any family member, Abbebe Fekade comes from a long line of azmaris from the Gondar region, one that has always been the source of a large portion of the country's musicians. He acknowledges his longing for "modernity", but he also knows how to express all the admiration that he holds for the venerable and venerated azmaris like Yirga Dubale and Bahru Qenie.


       In Ethiopian musical tradition, an azmari is a wandering entertainer, a minstrel, or a travelling troubadour who crisscrosses through the Christian regions of the country with his voice and instrument. He is the priviledged vector of popular music and is as fundamental in Ethiopian society as are the griot in Mandingo countries or the lautar in Moldo-Valachia.



01.  - Enegenagnalen (3:37)
02.  - Ambassel (5:28)
03.  - Bati (9:57)
04.  - Abeba Abeba (5:12)
05.  - Anteye (3:12)
06.  - Tizita (7:39)
07.  - Aysh Ayshenna (5:15)
08.  - Bati: [Live] (13:07)
09.  - Anteye / EndeneshGedawo / Yelewen  Abay [Live] (8:39)
10.  - Enegenagnalen [Live] (3:40)   


Friday, November 8, 2013

Setegn Atanaw - Gonder [1997]


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       The masinko is a violin-like instrument widely used in Ethiopia where it is played by secular poet-musicians rather like the troubadours of medieval Europe. These professional musicians play at festivals, family celebrations such as weddings, and in bars. Some are beggars who play in the street for alms.


       The masinko is made out of wood with a sound box covered by an animal skin. The single string is made out of braided horse hair. Some ethnomusicologists think the masinko is related to a similar Muslim instrument called the rebabah. Both instruments are stringed and are played with a bow


     Over the years, Setegn Atanaw has become known as one of the best Masinko players in Ethiopia. 

      Although Gonder is Setegn's first solo album, he has performed on many other artists' recordings while in Ethiopia, most notably the renowned Ethiopian arranger Mulatu Astatke. Setegn has also written compositions for many Ethiopian artists. While in Ethiopia, Setegn was selected to represent Ethiopia in an international cultural concert tour, bringing the music of his homeland to such countries as Korea, Japan, Italy, Russia, Canada and the United States.


       Setegn Atanaw started his professional career in 1995 with the Gish Abaye musical group in Bahir Dar, Gojam (a northern Ethiopian province). In 1990, he moved to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, and joined the National Theater Cultural Center.Over the years Setegn has become known as one of the best Masinko players in Ethiopia. 

       In 1993, Setegn Atanaw emigrated to the United States and joined the well-known traditional group the Nile Ethiopian Ensemble in Washington, D.C. With this exciting musical group, he has performed in places like the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Lincoln Center, Harvard University and many more!


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Bahru Kegne - The Best Of [2000]




        Bahru Kegne (1929-2000) was a legendary azmari, who was even a private court-player under Haile Selassie, then the ‘free newspaper’ in the communist days and recording some amazing ‘modern’ cassettes in the last years of his life. 



He sings and played masinko, traditional ethiopian instrument.
Deep, hypnotic, trance-like music, and unlike things published before.




1. Bahru Kegne - Ashebel Gedaye (4:58)
2. Bahru Kegne - Derbabaye (7:10)
3. Bahru Kegne - Mela Mela (6:39)
4. Bahru Kegne - Yaz Ejwan (7:40)
5. Bahru Kegne - Bati (5:41)
6. Bahru Kegne - Yehuna (7:51)
7. Bahru Kegne - Kalu (8:01)
8. Bahru Kegne - Ambasel (5:59)
9. Bahru Kegne - Shelela (4:55)


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Quantic - Traditional Ethiopian selection by Quantic [2011]







           Quantic is an umbrella name for UK-born, Will Holland : acclaimed producer, musician, and DJ for over 15 years, who’s projects incorporate various influences, from funk & jazz to electronic & folk music, to Latin, reggae, dub and cumbia.  

         He recently put together this mix of rare 45s he found in Ethiopia, calling it ”a mix of folkloric and outer-regional music of Ethiopia, all 45s and some records that I think need to be heard. Less of breaks & wah wah and this time more of krar, claps, howling sounds and organ melodies. For fans of previous mixes Axum to Addis and Addis Sheckla Explosion.”  

        Listen to and download the whole mix by clicking on the link below, and let’s he hope he continues the crate digging!

Monday, September 30, 2013

v.a. - [1992] - Music from Ethiopia [Caprice]



       This recording gives rich samples of the sounds of tradition in urban musical life in Ethiopia today. The ancient ceremonial music played on the embilta flutes or the vocal art of Alemayehu Fanta or Gebre Hiwot Lemma represent older traditions. The group Sne Bahel offers samples of singing and music which accompanies lively traditional dances from the Oromo and Wollaita ethnic groups. Modern pop music is represented in six tracks by the Abyssinia Band. 




       A really nifty release, Caprice has combined two forms of urban music usually rigidly separated: professionally performed "traditional" music for krar, flute, voice, and Ethio-soul by electric groups that play the real local thing rather than the crossover material we're usually offered. The result is splendid: very varied and splendidly performed music and truth-in-classification.











01. Lemma Gebre Hiwot - Medina / Zelesegna (4:50)
02. Abyssinia band - Yedejih abeba negn [Hanna Shenkute] (6:44)
03. Yohannes Afework - Ambassel (4:29)
04. Abyssinia band - Mis men gidifkini [Girmai Biable] (4:18)
05. Asnakech Worku - Tizita (4:45)
06. Abyssinia band - Endenew yisemah [Hanna Shenkute] (5:30)
07. Areru Shegane, Teka Tema, Yohannes Afework - Tigrigna (3:16)
08. Yared Orchestra - Alegntaye (5:30)
09. Alemayehu Fanta - Salamta (3:00)
10. Abyssinia band - Yiberral libbe [Dawit Mellese] (4:23)
11. Sne Bahel - Haya wolalome (2:29)
12. Alemayehu Fanta - Anchihoyelene / Tizita (7:03)
13. Abyssinia band - Esketayew [Dawit Mellese] (4:35)
14. Sne Bahel - Dowa dowe (3:22)
15. Abyssinia band - Tizita [Hanna Shenkute] (7:11)