{"product_id":"ethiopian-modern-instrumentals-hits-japan-import","title":"Ethiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits (Japan Import)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEthiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits (Japan Import) (Vinyl)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark compilation of Ethiopian instrumental music, originally released in \u003cstrong\u003e1972\u003c\/strong\u003e during the country’s “Golden Age” of modern music. Widely regarded as a companion to the rise of \u003cstrong\u003eEthio-jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album features essential recordings from pioneering artists including \u003cstrong\u003eMulatu Astatke\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with key contributions from Tesfa-Maryam Kidane and Bahta Gebre-Heywet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection captures a pivotal moment in Ethiopian music history, where traditional scales and rhythms merged with \u003cstrong\u003ejazz, funk, and soul influences\u003c\/strong\u003e. Much of the material is drawn from rare recordings originally issued on Amha Records and later rediscovered through the influential \u003cem\u003eÉthiopiques\u003c\/em\u003e series, making these tracks foundational listening for fans of global groove and Afro-jazz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered an extremely rare and hard-to-find release, \u003cem\u003eEthiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits\u003c\/em\u003e has gained cult status among collectors. Modern \u003cstrong\u003eJapan import vinyl reissues\u003c\/strong\u003e (notably via P-Vine and Groove-Diggers) have finally made this material widely accessible, preserving its warm analog character while reintroducing these recordings to a global audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its hypnotic grooves, modal melodies, and rich instrumentation, this album stands as a cornerstone of Ethio-jazz and one of the most important African instrumental releases of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan import vinyl reissue (P-Vine \/ Groove-Diggers series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released in Ethiopia in 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Mulatu Astatke and key Ethio-jazz artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA foundational Afro-jazz and rare groove compilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong sought-after and historically significant release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Munaye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Meche Dereshe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTesfa Mariam Kidane - Yetesfa Tezeta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Kasalefkut Hulu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Tezeta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBahta G. Hiwot - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Yegele Tezeta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBahta G. Hiwot - Bemgnot Alnorm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulatu Astatke - Yekrmo Saw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTesfa Mariam Kidane - Heiwote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mulatu Astatke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45202242469935,"sku":null,"price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/61DGN5agX0L._SL1080.jpg?v=1776124090","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/ethiopian-modern-instrumentals-hits-japan-import","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}