Éthiopiques, Vol. 9: Addis Ababa - Alemayehu Eshete
Album
Alemayehu Eshete, nicknamed the Ethiopian Elvis, brought American soul showmanship and James Brown-style screams into Ethiopian pop. This compilation of his recordings shows the mix: punchy horns and funk rhythms with melodies that remain unmistakably Ethiopian. Choose it if you come from soul and funk and want the Ethiopian melodic pull with extra swagger.