{"product_id":"astatke-mulatu-ethiopian-modern-instrumentals-hits-japanese-import-red-coloured-vinyl","title":"Astatke, Mulatu - Ethiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits (Japanese Import, Red Coloured Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulatu Astatke - Ethiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits (Japanese Import, Red Coloured Vinyl)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972 on the eve of the release of Mulatu's masterpiece \"Ethio-Jazz,\" this classic compilation was released by Ethiopian label Amha Records. It's also known as one of the most sought-after Afro-rare groove releases ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter studying jazz in the West, Mulatu returned to Ethiopia and the new wave of Ethio-jazz emerged on the country's music scene. This ambitious album compiles the modern Ethiopian sound from 1969-1972, aiming to popularize what was considered a groundbreaking sound at the time. However, most of the content is actually composed of tracks credited to Mulatu and arrangements by Mulatu himself. It's no exaggeration to call it essentially a \"Mulatu album.\" The fusion of Latin jazz, which was a major influence on Mulatu's time in the United States, with the indigenous Ethiopian Afro-American sound, creates a unique exoticism, rustic flavor, and smoky blackness that is hard to describe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1. Mulatu Astatke - Munaye\u003cbr\u003e2. Mulatu Astatke - Meche Dereshe\u003cbr\u003e3. Tesfa Mariam Kidane - Yetesfa Tezeta\u003cbr\u003e4. Mulatu Astatke - Kasalefkut Hulu\u003cbr\u003e5. Mulatu Astatke - Tezeta\u003cbr\u003e6. Bahta G. Hiwot - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh*\u003cbr\u003e7. Mulatu Astatke - Yegele Tezeta\u003cbr\u003e8. Bahta G. Hiwot - Bemgnot Alnorm\u003cbr\u003e9. Mulatu Astatke - Yekrmo Saw\u003cbr\u003e10. Tesfa Mariam Kidane - Heiwote\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulatu Astatke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49982998642936,"sku":"VY16058","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/7403\/files\/ethiopia.jpg?v=1784007540","url":"https:\/\/happyvalleyshop.com\/products\/astatke-mulatu-ethiopian-modern-instrumentals-hits-japanese-import-red-coloured-vinyl","provider":"Happy Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}