Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 4

In Ethiopia Tlahoun Gèssèssè was “The Voice,”  known for his soaring, impassioned tenor and his thinly veiled political messages. The tracks in this compilation were mostly recorded in the early 70s, when politically motivated restrictions were beginning to stifle Addis’ music scene. Despite the intense Ethiopian rhythms and fiery funk, a tinge of melancholy runs through his powerful voice.