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00:00 A1. Ambassèl
05:43 A2. Almaz Yèharèrwa
09:31 A3. Yèné Hassab Gwadègna
15:05 A4. Shèmonmwanayé
18:30 A5. Yègènèt Muziqua
23:03 B1. Gofèré / Anttchi Hoyé
30:12 B2. Akalé Wubé
34:23 B3. Aynotché Tèrabu
39:00 B4. Muziqua Heywèté
42:10 B5. Tezeta
Utterly enchanting Ethiopiques edition, starring the totally unique saxophone sound of Gétatchèw Mèkurya. The label says "Gétatchew Mkurya is probably the most revered veteran of Ethiopian saxophone. A real giant, both physically and musically. Not only is he at the very top level of Ethiopian saxophonists, but he is the "inventor" of an extremely distinctive musical "style".

The album features ten of Gétatchew Mekurya's arrangements, blowing a snaking, smoky and hypnotic stream of notes over very minimal backing of shuffled percussion, keys and organ. This one has genuinely caught us out and transported us to some exclusive club in Addis Ababa circa 1972, suited and booted, sipping cocktails andmoking the finest hash. A really recommended experience.

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