Sketches Of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is culturally, a very rich country which has also contributed so much to the development of modern music in the world. Mulatu Astatke Special Thanks My family for their unconditional support. I want to thank the President of Berklee College of Music, M. Roger and the entire Institution, for recognizing ethio-jazz as well as Africa's contribution to Music. James Arben and all my musicians for their support and dedication to Ethio-Jazz. Jazz Village for giving a new home to my music. My manager Clémentine Bunel and the 2 For The Road Productions Team for taking ethio-jazz around the world and pushing its borders. My colleague Russ Gershon and the Either Orchestra. My friend Quinton Scott for his love of ethio-jazz. Gilles Fruchaux from Buda Musique. - Mulatu Astatke Traditional instruments recorded in May 2012 at Maettku Studio, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Maettku. Recorded in February 2012 at the Fish Factory Studios, London, England, by Dilip Harris aka Demus and Antonio. Mixed in October 2012 by Dilip Harris at Music Box 2, London, England, by Dilip Harris aka Demus. Vibraphone, additional overdub recordings and mixing at Studio La Buissonne in January 2013 at Pernes-les-Fontaines, France, by Nicolas Baillard and Gerard de Haro. Fatoumata Diawara recorded in March 2013 at Studio Ferber, Paris, France, by Jean Lamoot. "Surma" initial mixing in April 2013 at Teddy Mak Studio in London, by Teddy Mak. Editing and mastering in May 2013 at Studio La Buissonne, Pernes-les-Fontaines, France, by Nicolas Baillard. Made in Austria.