The writings on the 1st record you bought says "Yekatit" (yekateet) which means February . And name of the instrument on Asnakech worku's album is kirar. I think you're really awesome for exposing your kids to cool music like this and if you're in to Ethiopian music you should check out Henock's practice room he's an amazing Ethiopian bassist .
@@dbodine328 yes it is September ,which is the 1st month of the year for Ethiopian calender and usually is common to name girls who are born on Meskerem, Meskerem.
Greetings to you as well. I loved my time in Addis Ababa. Who are some of your favorite Ethiopian artists and recordings? I don't have a cassette player but am always looking for records.
I've got Tche Belew and a bunch of Mulatu Astatke on vinyl, I love it too. I'd recommend the Nigeria 70 "The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos" or Pasteur Lappe too.
Respect for adopting. Respect for honoring your daughters' native culture. I dig the musical vibes. There's a Ethiopian restaurant in Asheville, NC. Last time Veronica and I were in town we wanted to go, but their hours didn't work with our trip. To answer your question at the end, plus an Ethiopian tie-in, one thing I listen to that I think is overlooked is one of the recent Blue Note reissues. Amongst all the 80th Anniversary and Tone Poets being discussed and showcased the one that is grossly absent is Donald Byrd's Ethiopian Knights. Stellar album.
Hi Daren, sounds like your following the lead of my channel, butcher names and no expert lol. What a great topic and some outstanding records. Totally agree why you are enjoying this music. I use to have that Afro-Latin soul album, I really liked that one. There was such great music coming out of Africa as the merged so many styles together. What a great showing of albums and enjoyed the needle drops. This is hard stuff to talk about but you did outstanding. Steve
Very cool showcase and personal story. I only have that first Mulatu record you showed. Most of the others are new to me. Ive been addicted to the Analog Africa label. Picking up almost every of their releases Via Bandcamp. Nice. ✌🏻
I love the Awesome Tapes from Africa record label, amazing sounds from all over the eastern part of Africa. Another good record label to look into is Analog Africa. I recently purchased a somalin disco compilation from them, and was very impressed with the music that they could find. also I love this short dive into ethio jazz music and hope you make more!
ua-cam.com/video/KI2BYYrsgc8/v-deo.html this is the the guy I was talking about, fast-forward it a little and listen to the Jam I promise you'll love it.
Darren, what an excellent video. Nice executed introduction to Ethiopian Jazz. Learned a lot here, thank you. I really admire your family’s calling and adoption story. My wife and I will adopt when our son is older. It was one of the things we talked about before we got married. Will reach out to you then for mentorship. I only have one Ethiopian Jazz Record and digitally have the Rough Guide to Ethiopian Jazz.Thanks for the shoutout brother. I’m humbled. Hope all is well with you and your family. God bless
SOrry for the late response. I have found some locally as one of my record stores carries tons of world music. Many of these titles can be bought from many online recored retailers as well. You just have to search and you should be able to find many of these.
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The writings on the 1st record you bought says "Yekatit" (yekateet) which means February . And name of the instrument on Asnakech worku's album is kirar. I think you're really awesome for exposing your kids to cool music like this and if you're in to Ethiopian music you should check out Henock's practice room he's an amazing Ethiopian bassist .
Sam A, hey thanks for helping me out with some the translations. My daughters name is Meskerem, which I believe means September?
Or is it new year?
@@dbodine328 yes it is September ,which is the 1st month of the year for Ethiopian calender and usually is common to name girls who are born on Meskerem, Meskerem.
Another more modern artist I love from ET is GiGi. Not much if anything on vinyl but you can find her on streaming services.
Greetings from Addis Ababa!I am also a fan of oldies Ethiopian Music.I collect Cassette from the Yesteryears.
Greetings to you as well. I loved my time in Addis Ababa. Who are some of your favorite Ethiopian artists and recordings? I don't have a cassette player but am always looking for records.
I've got Tche Belew and a bunch of Mulatu Astatke on vinyl, I love it too. I'd recommend the Nigeria 70 "The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos" or Pasteur Lappe too.
Respect for adopting. Respect for honoring your daughters' native culture.
I dig the musical vibes. There's a Ethiopian restaurant in Asheville, NC. Last time Veronica and I were in town we wanted to go, but their hours didn't work with our trip.
To answer your question at the end, plus an Ethiopian tie-in, one thing I listen to that I think is overlooked is one of the recent Blue Note reissues. Amongst all the 80th Anniversary and Tone Poets being discussed and showcased the one that is grossly absent is Donald Byrd's Ethiopian Knights. Stellar album.
Eric and go get some of that Ethiopian food. Doro Wat is a family fav. Also, I do have Byrd's Ethiopian Knights...and yeah it's a good one as well.
Very interesting will look out for some Ethiopian music. Thanks.
Thanks .
Hi Daren, sounds like your following the lead of my channel, butcher names and no expert lol. What a great topic and some outstanding records. Totally agree why you are enjoying this music. I use to have that Afro-Latin soul album, I really liked that one. There was such great music coming out of Africa as the merged so many styles together. What a great showing of albums and enjoyed the needle drops. This is hard stuff to talk about but you did outstanding. Steve
Very cool showcase and personal story. I only have that first Mulatu record you showed. Most of the others are new to me. Ive been addicted to the Analog Africa label. Picking up almost every of their releases Via Bandcamp. Nice. ✌🏻
I'll check out the Analog Africa label. Anything specific you love? And thanks Mazzy for the comments.
Good job!
Thank you!
I love the Awesome Tapes from Africa record label, amazing sounds from all over the eastern part of Africa. Another good record label to look into is Analog Africa. I recently purchased a somalin disco compilation from them, and was very impressed with the music that they could find.
also I love this short dive into ethio jazz music and hope you make more!
(Malik Abdul-Rahmaan & Chris Hound - Ethiopian Melodies) is another good compilation but there it is only on cassette
Thanks Bradley. I will have to dig into that Analog Africa label. Appreciate your kind words.
You forgot about Getachew Mekuria Ethiopiques 14 it is a good one
Thanks. I’ll check that one out too.
Wow everything sounds amazing! Especially Asnaketch Worku, that is very deep. Do you have any recommendations like Asna?
ua-cam.com/video/KI2BYYrsgc8/v-deo.html this is the the guy I was talking about, fast-forward it a little and listen to the Jam I promise you'll love it.
Wow! i just finished watching that video. So so good. i cant wait to watch them all. Thanks for sharing.
Darren, what an excellent video. Nice executed introduction to Ethiopian Jazz. Learned a lot here, thank you. I really admire your family’s calling and adoption story. My wife and I will adopt when our son is older. It was one of the things we talked about before we got married. Will reach out to you then for mentorship. I only have one Ethiopian Jazz Record and digitally have the Rough Guide to Ethiopian Jazz.Thanks for the shoutout brother. I’m humbled. Hope all is well with you and your family. God bless
One of the most challenging but most rewarding things to happen in my life.
am the one who helps you to rich 100 likes and I appreciate the vid cause am Ethiopian
Samuel, Ameseghinalehu!
What a great discussion... glad to meet here in the VC! - Andy (I went to U of I C-U, BTW)
Thanks Andy. I’m an Alumni as well. Oskee Wow Wow!
Where to get best Ethiopian vinyl? Any hints? Thank you!
I would like to buy some of these vinyl records but I’m not sure where to purchase them , where did you get them ?
SOrry for the late response. I have found some locally as one of my record stores carries tons of world music. Many of these titles can be bought from many online recored retailers as well. You just have to search and you should be able to find many of these.