• FANO (CD) by Chalachew Ashenafi

Chalachew Ashenafi, the legendary Gondar azmari (1966-2012) did some tours with The Ex in recent years. A traditional player, but also forward, funny and stubborn. These are his last recordings ever. Astonishing strong music.

  • Chalachew Ashenafi - vocals, masinko
  • Mesele Asmamaw - krar, backing vocals
  • Misale Legesse - kobero, backing vocals
  • Minyeshu Kifle - backing vocals
  • Andy Moor - electric guitar on ‘Musheroch Mare’

Tracklist

  1. Medina (6:53)
  2. Tey Demam (7:48)
  3. Munit (8:04)
  4. Tew! Tew! 1 (9:05)
  5. Musheroch Mare (8:53)
  6. Memeyew (8:40)
  7. Tezeta (7:30)
  8. Hailoga (7:35)
  9. Tew! Tew! 2 (9:36)

Credits

  • Recorded in Jottum! Studio, Wormerveer, The Netherlands, 4+5 July 2011.
  • Engineered by Maarten Tap.
  • Produced by Arnold de Boer, Terrie Ex + Andy Moor.
  • Mixed by Andy Moor.
  • Mastered by Gilius Kreken at the Frank van der Weij Studio, Amsterdam.
  • Lyrics translated by Tsegaye Haileslassie + Eyasu Tamene.
  • Interview done by Simeneh Betreyohannis, Baro Hotel, Addis Abeba, May 4, 2012.
  • Questions by Terrie Ex.
  • ‘Notes from the field’ by Ken Vandermark + Andy Moor.
  • All colour photos by Andy Moor.
  • Black + white photos from various sources.
  • Booklet edited by Terrie Ex.

www.terprecords.nl/as24.html

FANO (CD) by Chalachew Ashenafi

  • Label: Terp Records
  • Catalogue #: AS-24
  • Availability: In Stock
  • €12.00


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