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The result is an album that has been referred to as a fusion between traditional Ethiopian melodies and "blessed-out" electro-jazz. [10] Several have described the music as psychedelic, with the Washington City Paper calling the album a "thoroughly psychedelic interpretation of traditional acoustic Ethiopian music."
The Ethiopian Golden Age of Music was an era of Ethiopian music that began around the 1960s to 1970s, until the Derg regime progressively diminished its presence through politically motivated persecutions and retributions against musicians and companies, which left many to self-imposed exile to North America and Europe.
Pentatonic Scales: Ethiopian music has a pentatonic modal system with long intervals between notes contributing to the distinctive nature of the music. [13] Complex rhythms: Ethiopian music is known for its intricate rhythmic patterns, as with the case for many African music, often featuring irregular meters and syncopation.
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The Ethiopian traditional music embodied with strong oral-literature style. In this case, the traditional music is played by local entertainers called azmaris. Music in Ethiopia was originated, as part of Christian religious service during Yared-era in the 6th century. Muslim form called manzuma also developed in Harar and Jimma. [1]
Orthodox Tewahedo music refers to sacred music of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The music was long associated with Zema (chant), developed by the six century composer Yared . It is essential part of liturgical service in the Church and classified into fourteen anaphoras, with the normal use being the Twelve Apostles .
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Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the release covers the music of Ethiopia, focusing largely on 1960s pop. [1] The compilation was curated by Francis Falceto, who also produces Buda Musique's Éthiopiques series. [2] Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network, was the producer. [3] [4]