View Larger
Rate it!
Avg: 4.0 (39 ratings)
- Date Released: September 14, 1999
- Genre: International
- Style: Africa
- Label: Buda - Ethiopiques / Believe Digital
A great Ethiopian singer under the spotlight.
-
We Say...
Even before the Ethiopiques series became a cause celebre among world-music fans, latter-day funkateers, and folks with an ear for the unusual, Mahmoud Ahmed was a favorite of Afro-pop fans, and this — the second collection in the series devoted entirely to him — is full of ample reasons why. The 15-song set's final track, "Tezeta," is one of the most beautiful records in any category, from any place — pirouetting recorder, languid organ, soulful guitar, comforting bass line and Ahmed nudging along a sun-kissed, indelible melody.
-
They Say...
Recording in the '70s in Addis Ababa, Ahmed mixed R&B with hypnotic Eastern vocal lines to create a most unusual style. At first the music seems familiar, with a lineup of guitar, bass, drums, and organ sounding like an ersatz Booker T and the MG's. But when Ahmed's keening, confounding voice joins in, listeners find themselves in new territory. The music is worthwhile just for its unsettling quality on Western ears.
“ The indie iTunes — Hardcore music fans are migrating to eMusic, the iTunes Music Store's cheaper, cooler cousin.”
Rolling Stone
eMusic Tip
Paid downloads are counted towards an album discount but free downloads are not.
COMPLETE FOR FREE!
You can download the rest of the tracks from this album for free! Just click the Complete Album button.
We’re sorry this album can only be downloaded using paid subscription download credits.
We recommend you Save it for Later by clicking the Save for Later button shown just above this message. For a list of related albums you can download right now, check out these recommendations.
We'll give you 15 additional free credits to download this album and start your paid subscription.
Get 15 bonus credits on us if you download this album. Sweet!
| 01. |  |
Erh Mhla Mhla |
4:39 |
|
| 02. | |
Mhtchi Nhw |
3:25 |
|
| 03. | |
Bhmen Shbhb Letlash |
4:34 |
|
| 04. | |
Abbay Mado |
3:18 |
|
| 05. | |
Embwa Bhlhw |
3:38 |
|
| 06. | |
Atawurulegn Lila |
4:02 |
|
| 07. | |
Ohoho Ghdama |
4:47 |
|
| 08. | |
Sedhthgnash Nhgn |
2:02 |
|
| 09. | |
Samerayi |
3:28 |
|
| 10. | |
Endinhsh Ghdawo |
3:48 |
|
| 11. | |
Fetsum Denq Ledj Nhsh |
4:44 |
|
| 12. | |
Ebakesh Tarhqign |
4:40 |
|
| 13. | |
Ashhwhyna |
4:35 |
|
| 14. | |
Bhlomi Bhnna |
3:55 |
|
| 15. | |
Tezeta |
5:45 |
|
15 Total Tracks, 61:20 Total Length
Loading...
Playlists If you like Mahmoud Ahmed, check out these member playlists
Credits
- Mahmoud Ahmed - Main Performer // Francis Falceto - Executive Producer // Francis Falceto - Editing // Wilfred Harpaille - Transfers // Wilfred Harpaille - Restoration // Karen Albrecht - Translation // Jack Garnier - Graphic Design
Choose from over 7 million
music downloadseMusic features legendary and emerging artists in every genre: classic rock to classical,indie to international, soundtracks to spiritual, jazz to country and many more.
MP3 downloads work on any digital media player
With eMusic, you OWN your music without any restrictions. Burn music to a CD, play it on your computer, mobile phone or any digital media player - including iPod®, Zune® and Walkman®.
Songs available for 50¢ or less
eMusic subscriptions start at just $11.99 a month for 24 downloads - that's just 50¢ per song! And it gets better from there - our plans go as low as 42¢ per song!
Music Discovery
eMusic is about discovery. We make finding new music fun again with music recommendations from our award-winning team of music experts, member playlists and new music features.
Cancel anytime
With all the great music and site features we're pretty sure you will love eMusic. If not, no problem. You can cancel at any time and keep the music you have downloaded.
© 1992 - 2009 All Media Guide, LLC