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.

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