Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse

From the Artist
"...Volume 17--a 70-minute dose of fervent soul belter Tlahoun Gessesse--is another East African groove bomb in what now seems like the Ethiopiques tradition. Not as seductive as Mahmoud Ahmed (Volumes 6 and 7), or as frantic as Alemeyehu Ashete (Volume 9), Gessesse holds verbal court over grooves that float and bob like a funk band from Mars. Many of the horn melodies here could, and probably did, charm snakes and cast out demons. Aside from the distinction of being a pan-African sensation (the first from Ethiopia), he was also politically outspoken, getting himself arrested during the 1960 coup. (Those familiar with Volume 3 of the series have already experienced a small sampling of Gessesse, and Buda is promising more to come from this still-active superstar.)" From Pittsburgh City Paper, 3/18/2004 By Bruce Miller

Although he is almost completely unknown to Western audiences, for Ethiopians Tlahoun Gèssèssè is "The Voice"--an absolute, unequalled icon for the entire country, rising above ethnic and linguistic divides. Based around seven modernist pieces, arranged by the brilliant and innovative Mullatu Astagé, this disc also presents ten other songs featuring various accompaniment: the Army Band, Exhibition Band, Police Orchestra and more.

Product Description
"I am really into Ethiopian pop music, which has a very individual character because the country was closed off for so many years. The Ethiopiques series has done a lot to make the riches of the music available ..., and I would recommend them to anyone with a passing interest in world music...the music really sounds as though something is bursting into life. It is very poignant, and very beautiful, too." - Elvis Costello

Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse

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Average customer rating: spectacularly emotional voice Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse It is great, but... lyric translation sucks Excellent CD

Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse Tlahoun Gessesse Manufacturer: Buda Musique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ethiopiques, Vol. 14: Negus of Ethiopian Sax Ethiopiques, Vol. 9: Alemayehu Eshete Ethiopiques, Vol. 7: Ere Mela Mela Ethiopiques, Vol. 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music Ethiopiques 19 ASIN: B0001MMFSW Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Seqo Menor
2. Lantchi Biye
3. Yene Felagote
4. Kulun Mankwalesh
5. Tchuheten Betsemu
6. Aykedashem Lebe
7. Tezalegn Yetentu
8. Sethed Seketelat
9. Selamtaye Yedres
10. Beyet New Mengedu
11. Kulun Mankwalesh
12. Alegntaye
13. Yehagere Sheta
14. Sew New Yetchekene
15. Ene Negn Wey Antchi
16. Yene Mastawesha
17. Ras-Hen Betcha

Album Description

"I am really into Ethiopian pop music, which has a very individual character because the country was closed off for so many years. The Ethiopiques series has done a lot to make the riches of the music available ..., and I would recommend them to anyone with a passing interest in world music...the music really sounds as though something is bursting into life. It is very poignant, and very beautiful, too." - Elvis Costello

Customer Reviews:

spectacularly emotional voice.......2006-07-06

Gessesse's singing goes so far beyond what one may be ready for -- yes, it's music to cast out demons, the voice of a dead lover being exorcised -- all within the framework of Marvin Gaye or Sam Cooke-style jazzy funk. Some of the most amazing music I've ever heard.

Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse.......2006-06-17

I can almost say... I want to buy most it if not all of the Ethiopiques version, since most of these songs are exotic jewel to me. This CD especially tracks 8, 9, 10, etc... have wonderful lyrics & melody...lovely... Tlahoun Gessess is Ethiopian James Brown.... Thank you amazon for allowing us to come & sample these songs...

It is great, but..........2005-03-03

...I'm not sure I understand the hype over this one. I like it a lot but I cannot put it on the same exalted level as Vol.'s 1, 3, 6,7,8,9 and 14. It might be something like a preference for Sam Cooke over James Brown...or it might not. I'm going to live with it some more. Track 4 is extraordinary. Anyway, you can't go wrong buying an Ethiopiques disc...

lyric translation sucks.......2005-02-12

I haven't purchased this particular ethiopiques, but i do own the 16th, and 7th (Asnaqach and Mahmood). The collections of songs are great. However, the lyric translations in English are very inaccurate. It has the artist intro and lyrics in English and French. The translations in English are very short also, they only cover the first 1/3 of the song, which doesn't make any sense b/c if you are going to offer the lyrics, then translate them all the way through and precisely. If you don't know Amharic, and you are eager to know what the singers are singing about, do not refer to CD's coverlet book.

Excellent CD.......2004-06-09

This is one of the best Ethiopian CD's available. In this album, Tlahoun sings in his most beautiful voice, some of the claissics of Ethiopian music. I for one believe he is the best singer to come out of that country. For all those Ethiopians living abroad, this is the album to invoke the memories from back home. Truely nostalgic album.

Average customer rating:

Ethiopiques, Vol. 17: Tlahoun Gessesse Tlahoun Gèssèssè Manufacturer: Buda Musique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000X6GLO Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Seqo Menor
2. Lantchi Biye
3. Yene Felagote
4. Kulun Mankwalesh
5. Tchuheten Betsemu
6. Aykedashem Lebe
7. Tezalegn Yetentu
8. Sethed Seketelat
9. Selamtaye Yedres
10. Beyet New Mengedu
11. Kulun Mankwalesh
12. Alegntaye
13. Yehagere Sheta
14. Sew New Yetchekene
15. Ene Negn Wey Antchi
16. Yene Mastawesha
17. Ras-Hen Betcha

Album Description

For Ethiopians Tlahoun Gessesse is the voice. This album gathers 17 of the most significant recordings from his most interesting period in terms of artistic creation - the seventies, accompanied by the Body Guard Band, the All Star Band, the Exhibition Band, & the Army Band. Includes 28-page booklet with extensive liner notes & many rare photos. Buda Music. 2003.

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