Breakthrough performances by Mahmoud Ahmed, winner of the 2007 BBC Radio 3 Award; Alemayehu Eshete, dubbed the "James Brown of Ethiopia"; the renowned Muluken Mellesse; the amazing Theodros Tadesse; the legendary Roha Band... more » and many more. Delight your musical senses! Immerse yourself in this eclectic mix of ballads, chic-chic-ka, dance, instrumental, and traditional Ethiopian music.« less
Breakthrough performances by Mahmoud Ahmed, winner of the 2007 BBC Radio 3 Award; Alemayehu Eshete, dubbed the "James Brown of Ethiopia"; the renowned Muluken Mellesse; the amazing Theodros Tadesse; the legendary Roha Band; and many more. Delight your musical senses! Immerse yourself in this eclectic mix of ballads, chic-chic-ka, dance, instrumental, and traditional Ethiopian music.
Rich T. (Dada007) from CARY, NC Reviewed on 10/3/2015...
A strong selection of more than 70 songs that are a cross between African and Middle Eastern styles, which is the Ethiopian sound. Four of the discs have vocal parts which I enjoy, many with sizable instrumental passages. But my two favorite discs are the all-instrumental ones. I find the music mesmerizing--strangely relaxing and invigorating at the same time. I recommend it to any world music lover or any adventurous music listener. If you've never heard Ethiopian music, you owe it to yourself to listen to some of the samples.