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Ethiopiques, Vol. 6: Almaz | 
 enlarge | Artist: Mahmoud Ahmed
Label: Buda Musique
Category: Music
Buy New: $16.98
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 57245
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 723723600028
EAN: 7237236000280
ASIN: B00000JT53
Release Date: August 10, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | Almaz Men Eda New | | • | Asha Gedawo | | • | Tchebo Aymolam | | • | Feqer Endegena | | • | Ambassel | | • | Zemedie | | • | Kulun Mankwalesh | | • | Mela Mela | | • | Antchiye | | • | Nafqot New Yegodagn | | • | Yasdestal |
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Amazon.com
Between 1969 and 1975, Ethiopia's Amha Records issued 100 or so singles that paved the way for the country's modern music movement, an unmistakable fusion of funk and pop sprinkled with plenty of Middle Eastern melodies and a strong Afro-beat. Fueled by the liberating reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, music prospered, clubs opened, the jukebox found its way to the country, and musicians innovated. And, while there are dozens of memorable artists from this period, one--Mahmoud Ahmed--so perfectly fused wild brass, pop rhythms, and soulful vocals that he helped this music expand beyond his country's borders (it's no wonder he was the first modern Ethiopian musician to tour the U.S.). To call his music "funky" doesn't do it justice; this is wild stuff. "Kulun Mankwalesh" keeps a rocksteady beat even when the melodies leave the Western hemisphere; at six minutes, it's just long enough to hypnotize. "Ambassel" is slow and soulful, while "Mela Mela" has a great sax opening that is quickly ignored when the beat takes over. Most of these tunes date from a November 1973 LP and feature Ahmed with the genre-breaking Ibex band. And, while there are compilations in the Ethiopiques series that may swing better and keep faster tempos, this fascinating single-artist spotlight is a welcomed addition. --Jason Verlinde
Album Description
Full color interview picture CD and a 100 page full colorbook with stories, interviews and a history of Offspring.The disc comes in a separate, standard jewel case & is housednext to the CD-sized book in a full color slipcase. 1997Masterights Ltd. release.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Good Compilation of Mahmoud Ahmed March 5, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Mahmoud Ahmed is perhps one of Ethiopia's most well known artists abroad. His CD, "Ere Mela Mela" gained something of a cult following in Ethiopia, and is still probably the greatest single CD covering Ethiopian music. This CD, part of the excellen Ethiopiques series, is a compilation album, drawing together some of his greatest hits over the years. However, don't come to this CD, or anything in the Ethiopiques series, expecting traditional Ethiopian church or tribal music. This CD, like the others in the series, deals with the brassy, urban jazz from the golden years of Ethiopia's recording industry. The songs on this CD are dancy and exotic, but at the same time not unfamilar to the west. Its Ethio-jazz! Listening to this CD, its easy to draw similarities between African and American music. However, if your a true fan of Mahmoud Ahmed, I recommend Ethiopiques vol. 7, which features an expanded and remastered version of Mahmoud Ahmed's legendary "Ere Mela Mela". Enjoy!
 A new taste! October 26, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
One of the most interesting unusual types of music I've ever heard. I'm kinda addicted to it. You gotta see this "eskesta" ethiopian dancing -really really funky. Esp. listen to cut #2 - the structure in unbelievable - rhythm, backups- Try it!
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