Éthiopiques 9 : Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974

by Alèmayèhu Eshèté

Éthiopiques 9 : Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 6 March 2001
  • Label: Buda Musique
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Length: 1:09:15
  • Community rating: 3.88/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: groove-laden, dance, soulful, vintage, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Addis Abèba Bété (4:33)
  2. Yèwèyn Harègitu (3:43)
  3. Qondjit (3:32)
  4. Yèlbén Betayiw (2:21)
  5. Yèsèw Bét Yèsèw Nèw (3:54)
  6. Mèkèyèrshin Salawq (1:45)
  7. Qotchègn Mèssassaté (3:40)
  8. Eruq Yalèshew (3:35)
  9. Shègitu Maré (3:17)
  10. Yèweb Dar (3:19)
  11. Telantena Zaré (3:46)
  12. Mèmar Mèmèramèr (3:14)
  13. Tèdèstèshal Wèy ? (4:41)
  14. Dènyèw Dènèba (2:48)
  15. Temhert Bété (3:02)
  16. Nèfas Endaygèban (3:09)
  17. Leb Tatèfalètch (2:37)
  18. Feqer Feqer Nèw (2:37)
  19. Gizéw Honèshenna (2:41)
  20. Heywèté Abatèy Nèw (3:03)
  21. Ya Tara (2:23)
  22. Timarkyalèsh (2:37)

Credits

  • Alèmayèhu Eshèté - primary artist, lyrics by, music by, organ, guitar
  • Girma Beyene - arranged by, piano, organ
  • Lemma Demissew - arranged by, lyrics by, music by, piano
  • Jack Garnier - graphics
  • All Star Band - band
  • Hailu Kebede - drums, bass
  • Tesfa Mariam Kidane - tenor saxophone
  • Tamrat Kebede - drums

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