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"Enseralen Gojo" from Bole 2 Harlem Vol 1 (Sounds of the Mushroom)
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"Bole 2 Harlem" from Bole 2 Harlem Vol 1 (Sounds of the Mushroom)
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Bole 2 Harlem Vol 1 (Sounds of the Mushroom)
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This self-titled debut is 13 tunes distinguished by killer beats and an infectious blending of traditional Ethiopian melodies, funk and hip-hop. The inspiration for this project came from producer/percussionist David Schommer and vocalist Maki Siraj. They've concocted a sound that's a distinctive hybrid, an ethnocentric celebration that features native Bahian percussionist Davi Vieira, Malian kora player Bala Tounkara, vocalist Tiglist Shibabaw (Gigi's sister) and Ethiopian bassist Henok Tenesgen. Cue up the opening/title track, and the Schommer/Siraj brain wave comes to life. Also check the beat-heavy groove of "Ya Selam" and the horn-driven energy of "Ametballe."                

-Philip Van Vleck 11/01/06 >> go there
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