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Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band

Title: Ethiopiques Vol. 26 1972-1974

Label: Buda Musique

Cat No:860191
Format:CD

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• Another set of sparkling musical jewels in this remarkable series. Mahmoud Ahmed has proved the star vocalist in the Ethiopique catalogue - he 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. His 2007 BBC Radio 3 World music award was long overdue recognition of both Ethiopian music and of one of Africa’s finest, most evocative voices

• Mahmoud Ahmed was recruited by the Imperial Bodyguard Band at a time when all the Ethiopian orchestras represented government or army institutions. These were no mere military marching bands -- there was intense competition between the different outfits which as a result were full of highly skilled musicians playing sophisticated arrangements.

Track Listing for Ethiopiques Vol. 26 1972-1974
1. Yeshiharegitu
2. Eneman neberu
3. Ebo Lala
4. Esset mera
5. Mela testegn
6. Tezeta
7. Feqer bezebezegn
8. Hulum begizew new
9. Wubetwan alesma
10. Kantchi gar kalhone
11. Enqu messay
12. Tchela atbey
13. Alem Alem
14. Endet lelefew

Reviews

fRoots - Rick Sanders

these are great recordings by a great singer in his early days.

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Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band

Ethiopiques Vol. 26 1972-1974