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New York–Addis–London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965–1975

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New York-Addis-London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 26, 2009
GenreJazz
LabelStrut Records
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media(9/10)[1]

New York–Addis–London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965–1975 is a compilation album of work by jazz artist Mulatu Astatke. The album covers his early recordings in the UK in 1965, his work on the Worthy label in New York and his recording in Addis on Amha, Phillips and Axum in the 1970s.[2] The album received the "Best New Reissue" honor from Pitchfork Media.[3]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Mulatu Astatke

No.TitleGuest(s)Length
1."Yèkèrmo Sèw" 4:13
2."I Faram Gami I Faram" 2:19
3."Shagu" 3:05
4."Mulatu" 5:01
5."Fikratchin"Menelik Wossenatchew3:03
6."Yègellé Tezeta" 3:14
7."Asiyo Bellema"Frank Holder & Niaaza Alsherif2:52
8."Emnete" 3:29
9."Lanchi Biye"Tlahoun Gessesse3:08
10."Yefikir Tizita" 4:07
11."Yèkatit" 3:53
12."Ebo Lala"Seifu Yohannes3:33
13."Wubit"Muluken Melesse5:31
14."Dèwèl" 4:13
15."MascaramSetaba" 1:50
16."Girl from Addis Ababa" 3:49
17."Kasalèfkut Hulu" 2:42
18."Nètsanèt" 5:32
19."Ené Alantchie Alnorem" 4:59
20."Tezeta" 6:13

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