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Unity 04:32 video
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Lush 06:45
amharic lyrics
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Paean 05:50
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Everlasting 06:21
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Adage 05:36
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Era 07:31
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Axum 06:48
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Longing 04:23
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Restraint 05:08

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By Henock Temesgen: This remarkable CD represents the latest collaboration between two groups: Fendika and Trio Kazanchis – the latterg being called K-Sanchis for the occasion. Traditional Ethiopian melodies and rhythms – played on instruments such as the masenqo, the krar and the kebero – are integrated with western elements such as horn arrangements and free improvisation.
For example, a baritone sax can be heard trading solos with a masenqo, which must be a first! Minimal harmonic accompaniment is provided by the accordion, which has been adopted by Ethiopian Azmari musicians as one of their go-to instruments. The tasteful horn arrangements gel well with the traditional instrumentation. All in all, this is a truly great album that presents music from different regions of Ethiopia in an entirely fresh and unique way

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released January 31, 2023

Mesay Abebaye: Kebero / percussion
Robel Solomon: Basskrar
Sentayehu Tadesse: Krar
Habtamu Yeshambel: Masenqo
Jeroen Visser: Bs/ts/cl
Steve Buchanan: As
Nardos Tesfaw: Vocal
Emebet Woldetsdik: Backing Vocal
Melaku Belay: Backing Vocal

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Fendika & K-Sanchis Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Melaku Belay [Fendika Cultural Center] and Jeroen Visser [Trio Kazanchis+1] joined forces to form this 10-piece band (recently Marina Iten joined us). The mesmerizing azmari vocals of Nardos Tesfaw alternate with melody-told instrumentals. The electrified traditional instruments [masenqo-krar-kebero] and the funky horns merge into tight arrangements as well as into energetic improvisations. ... more

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