Éthiopiques 1 : L'âge d'or de la musique éthiopienne moderne (Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music) 1969-1975

Launching the celebrated archival series, this compilation highlights the astonishing creative explosion occurring in Addis Ababa prior to the political turmoil of the late 1970s. The recordings seamlessly blend deeply melancholic, traditional Ethiopian vocal styles with the tight, rhythmic aesthetics of American soul and jazz instrumentation. It sparked a massive global resurgence in the popularity and preservation of Ethio-jazz.