Orchestra Ethiopia was more than a folk music ensemble: it made an important contribution to the task of collection, especially in the southern provinces. This initiative came first from the far-sightedness and the enthusiasm of foreigners: the Egyptian musician Halim El-Dabh, followed by American John Coe and Charles Sutton. In 1966 Tesfaye Lemma became its definitive Ethiopian mentor.

Additional Details

Label:Buda Musique

Genre:World

Release Date:02/12/08

UPC:3341348601526