Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke album, ethiojazz. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musicall. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972 o p i u m h u m. Mulatu of ethiopia, an album by mulatu astatke on spotify. Here you can buy and download music mp3 mulatu astatke. Just got the new mulatu astatke recordingmulatu steps ahead strut 056cd. I heard a track from mulatu astatke s sketches of ethiopia on a collage radio station during my morning drive. Equimanthorn lectionum antiquarum 1999 ritual chamber the pits of tentacled screams 20. Aug 27, 20 listen to your favorite songs from sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke now. 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. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu. Mulatu astatke and the genesis of ethiopian jazz by kay kaufman shelemay the global circulation of jazz is one of the most striking musical processes of the twentieth century. Mulato astatke combines western and african flavours on a classy ethiojazz set, writes neil spencer.
On his new album, the father of ethiojazz comes closer to his dream of integrating traditional ethiopian instruments into his jazz arrangements and in this show, we investigate his link with. Imagine if nino nardini had been ethiopian and youll be on the right track to picturing just how masterful this work is. Mulatu astatke was born in 1943 in jimma, ethiopia. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version, an album by mulatu astatke on spotify. Live images from mulatu astatkes new album sketches of ethiopia mulatu astatke and step ahead new single gamo 20 available here. Mulatu astatke live presentation of sketches of ethiopia 20. Hes a talented composer, arranger, and player whose work blends african rhythms, textures, and vocals with western grooves and horn arrangements. Long before those tracks were compiled for that series, however, he had an american release with this 1972 instrumental album, on which hes billed as mulatu. Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released in 2014 on harmonia mundi. Silvester anfang kosmies slachtafval 2007 arsedestroyer teenass revolt 2001 biosphere insomnia 1997 eternal elysium spiritualized d 2000 mourning noise dawn of the dead 1982.
Born in 1943, he has had a varied career as a musician and arranger, working with duke ellington in the 1970s and, more recently, collaborating with such groups as the massachusettsbased eitherorchestra. 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. 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. Mulatu astatke download all jazz songs mulatu astatke. In this essay i discuss an aspect of jazzs history in and of ethiopia, a.
A powerful and creative album that matches everything he has done in the last decade. It was apparent from the outset that it was going to be very strong. May 21, 2017 new york tadias mulatu astatkes seminal album mulatu of ethiopia was officially reissued on friday, may 19th. Sep 05, 2014 mulatu astatke performing at the barbican centre in london in 2010. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs. May 28, 2017 mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. 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. Another outing, 20s elegant sketches of ethiopia, took the form of a jazz suite and was released via the jazz village label. Spreading ethiojazz to the world, kermeliotis, teo, for cnn updated 11. 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. Mulatu astatke is an ethiopian musician and arranger considered as the father of ethiojazz. May 26, 2017 this groundbreaking and newlyreissued 1972 album is an excellent introduction to mulatu astatke, the inventor and sole exemplar of ethiojazz. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia deluxe edition vinyl.
Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia releases discogs. Recorded in new york, the album arrived at a time when astatke had begun to master the delicate fusion of styles needed to create ethio jazz. Sketches of ethiopia the ethiopian artist delivers his musical heritage through vibraphone solos in his first album for an international label share on twitter opens new window. 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. Stream tracks and playlists from mulatu astatke on your desktop or mobile device. Listen to sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke on deezer. Listen to mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on deezer. Mulatu recorded mulatu of ethiopia 1972 in new york city, but most of his music was released by amha eshetes label amha records in addis ababa, ethiopia, including several singles, his album yekatit ethio jazz 1974, and six out of the ten tracks on the compilation album ethiopian modern instrumentals hits. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatke s mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. But the music, as typified by up an front raw recording style, a razor sharp rhythm section, and the prominent baritone saxophone work, is immediately recognizable as a souljazz creation. Listen to mulatu astatke soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 4 tracks. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke on. 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. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia new album september 20 released on jazzvillage preorder the album here.
Ethnic jazz web mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia. Mulatu astatke is one of ethiopia s major musicians. With the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. 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. I heard a track from mulatu astatkes sketches of ethiopia on a collage radio station during my morning drive.
Mulatu of ethiopia lp, download lp listen recovery. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. 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. Stream mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music. On kingdom come, one of the many highlights from their new album inner fire, theres a distinct flavor of ethio jazz, as popularized by mulatu astatke. Nov 22, 20 jazz music post no bills on sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke draws a map larger than his homeland posted by peter margasak on 11.
Smooth and magical mulatu astatke is a lot of fun to listen to. Sketches of ethiopia mulatu astatke 20 latin american music, cool jazz. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia veroffentlichungen. With the recording funded by ethiopian airways, mulatu of ethiopia distinctly differs from astatkes later work because it was recorded in brooklyn, america, 1972 and its easy to hear the strong influence of the styles that would have surrounded him at the time, in that place. Mulatu astatke, sketches of ethiopia jazz village the. Rich and flourishing with superb musical contributions that enhances the session. The father of ethiojazz, astatkes remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Charmia venters hist 2010 in an article titled mulatu astatke. Listen online 9 songs from new york, addis, london the story of ethio jazz 19651975 2009 mulatu astatke. Instead of the elegant, percolated sway of ethiopian rhythms. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972 180gram vinil.
Dec 07, 2009 mulatu, from his 1972 lp mulatu of ethiopia, recorded in new york with members of mongo santamarias band during a visit to the states, is a brilliant signature track, a darkly funky tune with a. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia daily planet abc. Find mulatu astatke discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Sketches of ethiopia is mulatu astatke latest fusion of western and africa rhythms. I believe this is his first recording of all new material since the 70s. Mulatu astatke ethio jazz by mulatu astatke, released 19 september 2016 1. 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. This groundbreaking and newlyreissued 1972 album is an excellent introduction to mulatu astatke, the inventor and sole exemplar of ethiojazz.
You can buy latest album inspiration information with the heliocentrics 2009 mulatu astatke. On sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke draws a map larger. Oct 12, 2014 more than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music. Mulatu astatke is one of ethiopias major musicians. Mulatu astatke has been at the forefront of the fusion between jazz and ethiopian pop music since the 60s. The largely improvised mulatu steps ahead, which featured collaborations with both eitherorchestra and the heliocentrics, was released in 2010. Mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. In 2008 he released inspiration information vol 3 with the heliocentrics, and last year a collection of retrospective works arrived in the form. Astatkes ethiojazz made a return to favour after featuring in jim jarmuschs 2005 film. Right, the mono lp is really good, better than the stereo one. May 19, 2017 buy mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on bleep. Astatke and his current ensemble here promote a different ethiopia a vivid and detailed impression of a nation that has played its own cultural role, until recently mostly in the shadows of the global stage.
Mulatu astatke hager fiker from sketches of ethiopia. Philip ryallsredferns like a lot of world music picked up by western audiences in recent years, ethiojazz. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now. More than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music. 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 keyboards, cello, mesele. On sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke s first international release, the father of ethiojazzs remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia new 20 album teaser. For music that clearly celebrates a tradition and a lineage, sketches of ethiopia sounds remarkably fresh. Released in september 20 on jazzvillage catalog no. Sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatkes first international release, is now available as a 180 gram vinyl lp. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. May 19, 2017 real deal psych here from the maestro mulatu astatke, taking in space age and exotica influences and blending them with his signature rawness to craft one of the many highlights of the 70s avantjazz scene. The label, strut records, announced that the official reissue of mulatu astatke landmark ethio jazz album from 1972, including new interview and photographs, features previously unheard mono mix and session outtakes.
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