Jazz Articles about Getatchew Mekurya

Getatchew Mekurya: Negus Of Ethiopian Sax

by Chris May
September 28, 2007

Getatchew Mekurya Ethiopiques 14: Negus Of Ethiopian Sax Buda Musique 2003

Buda Musique's mind-expanding Ethiopiques series--23 discs strong and counting--is a treasure trove of strange and wonderful music, none more so than that contained on Negus Of Ethiopian Sax, which is devoted to tenor saxophonist Getatchew Mekurya and his shellela music. Unless you've already had the good fortune to encounter Ethiopiques, it's probably safe to say you won't have heard anything like ...