Mahmoud Ahmed is a singer from Ethiopia. Ethiopiques vol 6, Almaz, contain his first album from 1973 plus his first single from 1971. I came upon his music by chance, and was immediately thrilled. Some of the songs have a jazz vibe, others have a tinge of soul music. The horns on this record have an awsome sound and the rhytms are simply great, too. The atmosphere of the album is joyous and sad at the same time, regrettably I don't understand the lyrics.
There is simply no bad moment on the whole record; everything is brilliant.
I know nothing about music from Ethiopia. Now I want to learn more. Recommendation: to be played extremely loud.
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