Éthiopiques 9 : Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974

by Alèmayèhu Eshèté

Éthiopiques 9 : Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974 cover art

Showcases the electrifying, heavily James Brown-influenced catalog of the artist frequently dubbed the 'Ethiopian Elvis'. Blending explosive American soul shouts with the deeply melancholic, pentatonic scales of traditional Tizita ballads, the compilation highlights his peak recordings before the restrictive Derg regime seized power. It is an essential, high-energy centerpiece of the legendary Éthiopiques archival series.

Genres

  • Tizita
  • Ethio-Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Addis Abèba Bété
  2. Yèwèyn Harègitu
  3. Qondjit
  4. Yèlbén Betayiw
  5. Yèsèw Bét Yèsèw Nèw
  6. Mèkèyèrshin Salawq
  7. Qotchègn Mèssassaté
  8. Eruq Yalèshew
  9. Shègitu Maré
  10. Yèweb Dar
  11. Telantena Zaré
  12. Mèmar Mèmèramèr
  13. Tèdèstèshal Wèy ?
  14. Dènyèw Dènèba
  15. Temhert Bété
  16. Nèfas Endaygèban
  17. Leb Tatèfalètch
  18. Feqer Feqer Nèw
  19. Gizéw Honèshenna
  20. Heywèté Abatèy Nèw
  21. Ya Tara
  22. Timarkyalèsh