The Ethiopiques gig (Either/Orchestra with Mahmoud Ahmed, Mulatu Astatke, Alemahyu Eshete, and Getachew Merkurya) was broadcast on BBC television. But you already know that. Well, here are a couple of examples of the show (starring some nice shots of the AlterEGO):
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E/O and Mulatu Astatke, “Munaye” – Mulatu has a new CD coming out, featuring the E/O. Some fancy tuning at 5:12.
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E/O and Mahmoud Ahmed, “Bemen Sebab Letlash”
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E/O and Mahmoud Ahmed, “Atawarulegn Lela” – I love this one!
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E/O and Mahmoud Ahmed, “Ashkaru”
When we recorded the “EthioGroove” DVD in Paris (April, 2006), we did a second gig at a local club. I think this footage comes from that gig:
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Man, those were great gigs.
Best, R.