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Groove of ESSR sheds light on a rich but little-known scene where musicians carved out freedom and creativity despite cultural restrictions
holed up in a windowless 10×10 bedroom with a Tascam 388 to craft Sounding Out The City
The Meters
Recorded after years of busking and touring
Long sought after in collector circles
Various – Ethiopian Modern Instrumental Hits Isle Of Jura Groove of ESSR sheds lightA hypnotic, essential collection of 1970s Ethio groove heady modal jazz, swirling organ, and locked in funk rhythms that defined a singular chapter in global music history. Originally released in 1972, Ethiopian Modern Instrumental Hits showcases the instrumental side of Ethiopias Golden Age, a period where artists like Mulatu Astatk, Tsfa Maryam Kidan, and Bahta Gbr Heywt forged a new sound from ancient modes and modern ideas. Astatks songs are