Éthiopiques, Vol. 9: Addis Ababa - Alemayehu Eshete
Album
Affectionately dubbed the Ethiopian Elvis for his flamboyant stage presence and James Brown-inspired screams, Alemayehu Eshete injected raw American soul fire into Ethiopian pop. Backed by the legendary All Star Band and Soul Ekos, Eshete wails passionately against punchy horn charts and fuzz guitar licks. Tracks like Tashamanaletch and Addis Ababa balance western funk propulsion with an uncompromised Ethiopian melodic core that remains fiercely infectious.