Guzo - Samuel Yirga

A prodigiously gifted classical and jazz pianist from Addis Ababa and core member of Dub Collettivo, Samuel Yirga brought Ethio-jazz into the twenty-first century with his debut solo release for Real World Records. Guzo weaves intricate acoustic piano solos, lush string quartets and traditional krar harp around urban dub basslines and soulful Ethiopian vocals. The arrangements showcase a youthful, forward-looking composer expanding his heritage on a grand canvas.