At 23 discs and counting, the Ethiopiques series is a towering edifice of great Ethiopian jazz and soul from the 70s. The British label Union Square has helpully assembled this essential 2 CD distillation. Classics by Mulatu Astatqé and Mahmoud Ahmed sit comfortably alongside lesser known works and it all flows beautifully.
Tags: African jazz, Ethio-jazz, Ethiopia, Ethiopiques
