Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released in 2014 on harmonia mundi. Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke album, ethiojazz. Mulatu astatke is one of ethiopias major musicians. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu.
Astatke, on vibraphone and keyboards, is accompanied by his regular touring band, step ahead, which has at its core alist british jazz musiciansamong them, trumpeter. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version, an album by mulatu astatke on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here you can buy and download music mp3 mulatu astatke. Up to astatke s usual high standards, sketches of ethiopia will work for newbies and fans alike. You can buy latest album inspiration information with the heliocentrics 2009 mulatu astatke. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now. Those seeking something exotic will find it on motherland abay, but the meat of the matter is in the north africantinged surma, the afrofunkish gamo, and the hardgrooving azmari the remix is particularly good. Musicomh a thrilling crosscultural collision of jazz, percussionoriented african music and edgy, fusionesque funk. Mulatu steps ahead with the eitherorchestra strut, 2010.
This groundbreaking and newlyreissued 1972 album is an excellent introduction to mulatu astatke, the inventor and sole exemplar of ethiojazz. Ethio jazz 19691974, an album by mulatu astatke on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Tantalising motifs build up as the track progresses into freeform. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, cd discogs. Gamo is taken from sketches of ethiopia sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke new 20 album, to be released on jazzvillage label on august 28th. Sketches of ethiopia label jazz village catalogue number 570015 release date august 27, 20. Deadly cool blend of wavy ethio melody and achingly tight us funk and soul grooves on this reissue of his eponymous debut lp which has become increasingly out of reach on the 2nd hand market.
Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released in 20 on harmonia mundi. Listen free to mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia bonus track version azmari, gamo and more. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia releases discogs. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs.
More than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music. Listen to mulatu of ethiopia in full in the spotify app. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. For music that clearly celebrates a tradition and a lineage, sketches of ethiopia sounds remarkably fresh. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia releases discogs. Mulatu astatke is an innovative multitalented musician, composer, arranger and the founder of ethio jazz. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. The father of ethiojazz, astatke s remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland.
Born in jimma, ethiopia, mulatu astatke studied at lindisfarne college and trinity college of music in england and berklee college of music in boston, usa. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music unlimited. Sketches of ethiopia the ethiopian artist delivers his musical heritage through vibraphone solos in his first album for an international label share on. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version mulatu astatke. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our policies regarding the use of cookies. Sketches of ethiopia is more than a reminder of mulatu s core talents it s a new and exciting exploration, another phase in a career that seems to have plenty of twists and turns left in it. In the late 1950s, he travelled to london, and later boston and new york, absorbing jazz and latin music, recording several lps one of which, mulatu of ethiopia, has become a legend among djs in recent years, and eventually bringing both modern jazz and latin influences and specific instruments back home to addis ababa. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke s first international release, is now available as a 180 gram vinyl lp. Astatkes ethiojazz made a return to favour after featuring in jim jarmuschs 2005 film. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. The music was so different from what i supposed ethiopian music would be, and the djs brief overview of astatke s career was so interesting, that i pulled over and bought the cd via amazon mobile. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke.
Find out at which radio station you can hear mulatu astatke gamo this site uses cookies. The music was so different from what i supposed ethiopian music would be, and the djs brief overview of astatkes career was so interesting, that. Sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatkes first international release, is now available as a 180 gram vinyl lp. Mulatu astatke is an ethiopian musician and arranger considered as the father of ethiojazz. Sketches of ethiopia is trumpeted as astatke s first release on an international label in fifty years, though that honor should probably go to uk label strut records, who released mulatu steps ahead in 2010. The father of ethiojazz, astatkes remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Mulatu astatke, sketches of ethiopia jazz village the. I heard a track from mulatu astatkes sketches of ethiopia on a collage radio station during my morning drive.
Originally released in 1972 and newlyreissued, the groundbreaking mulatu of ethiopia easily answers that question in under 30 minutes of adventurous, headnod. Listen online 9 songs from new york, addis, london the story of ethio jazz 19651975 2009 mulatu astatke. The characterization of mulatu astatkes ethiojazz as traveling music raises a host of issues. Mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. Made in austria barcode and other identifiers barcode. Astatkes 1970s back catalogue only gained worldwide recognition through the ethiopiques compilations and songs featured in jim jarmuschs. Listen to sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke on deezer. Mulatu of ethiopia was recorded by mulatu astatke in 1972, slap bang in the middle of the period covered by his excellent release on the ethiopiques label ethiopiques volume 4. Sketches of ethiopia is trumpeted as astatkes first release on an international label in fifty years, though that honor should probably go to uk label strut records, who released mulatu steps ahead in 2010. Mulatu astatke vibraphone, piano, keyboards, producer, arranger, john edwards double bass, tom skinner drums, yohannes afework washint, james arben flute, oboe, tenor saxophone, clarinet, dan keane.
Mulatu astatke download all jazz songs mulatu astatke. Download mulatu astatke songs, singles and albums on mp3. With sketches of ethiopia mulatu astatke has taken inspiration from all kinds. Sketches of ethiopia is, extraordinarily, the first album mulatu astatke, the godfather of ethiojazz, has recorded with his own band for an international label of influence. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. The music was so different from what i supposed ethiopian music would be, and the djs brief overview of astatkes career was so interesting, that i pulled over and bought the cd via amazon mobile. Released in september 20 on jazzvillage catalog no.
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