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In reply to the discussion: Great music from countries we're supposed to despise and fear [View all]klook
(12,154 posts)29. More from Ethiopia -- Abyssinia Infinite!
Updated to note that this features the wonderful Gigi (Shibabaw) on lead vocals.
I love this track so much - "Aba Alem Lemenea":
Another gem from one of Charlie Gillett's compilations.
Edited to note that your selection comes from South Africa, not Ethiopia! I was lucky enough to see Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens live a few years back. They were wonderful - as exciting visually as they were musically.
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