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Ethiopiques, Vol. 25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots
In the rich, varied, and bizarre history of African music, the tragedy of the Ethiopian pop recording industry stands alone. But for the past several years, Buda Records has brought us the Ethiopiques series, showcasing the immense scope of the golden age of Ethiopian music lovingly assembled, remastered, and fully annotated. The swinging Addis of the 1960s and early 1970s (before the dreadful Derg s Stalinistmilitary glaciations) was a period of intense experimentation that encompassed the traditional repertoire. Whether Oromo or Amhara, all of the greatest voices of the time took part with intense creative fervor, as can be heard on this 25th installment in the Ethiopiques collection.