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Mahmoud Ahmed

Title: Ethiopiques Vol. 19

Label: BUDA

Cat No:860106
Format:CD

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The ever-amazing, critically acclaimed Ethiopiques series marches on as strongly as ever with volume 19, devoted to further material from one of the key figures of modern Ethiopian music, Mahmoud Ahmed. Volumes 1,6 & 7 have already documented his output., with additional tracks on the compilation volumes 3 & 10. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest African singers of all-time. These recordings are from 1974, backed by the Ibex Band and were originally released on the famous Amha label. At least 2 further volumes of his recordings are planned. He is still performing, and hopefully intending to record new material.With his haunting, serpentine voice, at the same time raucous and velvety, Mahmoud Ahmed has invented a world of uncertain borders, an improbable mix of Eastern-African rhythmic lines, mysterious laments with refined ornamentation and melodies of unexpected Indian modulation; all this streaked by electric sounds and pulsed by a hot, swaying groove spanning swing to funk and even foraying into reggae music.

Track Listing for Ethiopiques Vol. 19
1. Alemye
2. Wegenie
3. Etu gela
4. Eyew demamu
5. Ney denun tesesh
6. Belaya Belaya
7. Antchi enen wededjign
8. Gubelye
9. Tezeta

Reviews

fRoots - Rick Sanders

The Ethiopiques series is a treat. All, without exception, have been at least stimulating and some-this volume 19, for example- simply electrifying. If you ever throbbed to the music in David Lynch's films, rush and buy this CD.

Songlines - Nigel Williamson

These deeply funky recordings from 1974 are the third collection by Mahmoud Ahmed in Francis Falceto's almost obscenely rich series from the 'golden age' of Ethiopian music. Ahmed's singing is gritty, strong and sensual, fully justifying his reputation a

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Mahmoud Ahmed

Ethiopiques Vol. 6 Almaz

Ethiopiques Vol. 7 Ere Mela Mela

Ethiopiques Vol. 19