ETHIO CALI Los Angeles, California
Ethio Cali is a Los Angeles-based Ethio-Jazz ensemble, led by trumpeter, arranger, and composer Todd Simon. The ensemble’s sublime sound is inspired by the golden age of Ethiopian music of the 1960’s and 70’s, filtered through a lens that is uniquely Los Angeles. The ensemble also draws inspiration from the rhythmic and melodic textures of Sudan, Somalia, Ghana, Mali and Colombia. ... more
ETHIO CALI recommends:
The '69 LA Sessions
by Fela Kuti
This is a favorite amongst Ethio Cali. The early years of Fela's Koola Lobitos are an amazing glance into a world of music that spans all over West Africa.
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This collection is unstoppable!
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Silt
by Alsarah & the Nubatones
Alsarah, from Sudan, is one of our favorite new artists. Her sound is sublime and innovative.
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supported by 6 fans who also own “Side B”
I'm a bit anoid with my silf that I only just found this fantastic album yesterday, but also chuffed to fuck that I have at all. Love it so much what a wining collaboration 👊🔥🔥
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supported by 6 fans who also own “Side B”
I feel now like I have 10 arms and 10 legs. Powerful and energetic.
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ETHIOPIQUES BOX 7"
by Various Artists
Reissue of six Ethiopian 7-inch records with original artwork. Features Mulatu Astatké, Girma Béyéné, Mahmoud Hamed, & Getatchew Mekuria.
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