Mulatu Astatke – Sketches Of Ethiopia (2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Sketches of Ethiopia is Mulatu Astatke latest fusion of Western and Africa rhythms. A powerful and creative album that matches everything he has done in the last decade. Rich and flourishing with superb musical contributions that enhances the session viability. A wonderful blend of jazz and world themes flows through tracks including “Surma,” “Gambella,” and “Azmari.” One of the most exciting albums from one of the most revered musicians on the global scene today.

Tracklist
01. Azmari 5:02
02. Gamo 5:15
03. Hager Fiker 6:08
04. Gambella 6:12
05. Assosa Derache 10:03
06. Gumuz 6:30
07. Motherland Abay 8:34
08. Surma 4:42

Musicians
Mulatu Astatke – vibraphone, piano, keyboards
Yohanes Afwork – washint (flute)
James Arben – flute, oboe, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Messale Asmamow – krarr (lute)
Richard Olatunde Baker – percussion
John Edwards – double-bass, bass
Indris Hassun – masinko (lute)
Alexander Hawkins – piano, keyboards
Danny Keane – keyboards, cello
Tom Skinner – drums
Tesfaye – lead vocals on 2, 4, 6
Byron Wallen – trumpet
Fatoumata Diawara – lead vocals on track 8

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