Saturday, August 20, 2011

Mahmoud Ahmed – Jeguol Naw Betwa (1978: Mississippi Records, MR-093 *2011)



"Reissue of a 1978 self released LP by one of the greatest Ethiopian vocalists of all time. This material has not been reissued in any form since its original release digitally or analog! Recorded at the end of the 'golden age' of Ethiopian urban music, Mahmoud is in top form belting out transcendent intense vocals over the Ibex Bands' hypnotic soulful horns, organs, guitars, bass & percussion. As good as it gets & as close to universally perfect music as ever has been made." (Little Axe/ Mississippi)

That write-up says it all. This LP is presently the boss of me. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Do enjoy.



Download: Mahmoud Ahmed – Jeguol Naw Betwa (1978: Mississippi Records, MR-093 *2011)

A1 Jeguol Naw Betwa
A2 Bemin Sebeb Litlash
A3 Fetsum Dink Lij Nesh
A4 Hoy Na-Na Jegnaw Na
B1 Neshtie
B2 Endet Lilakek
B3 Marie Gela
B4 Anwedim Tekatin
B5 Gebtewat Yihon Fikrien
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11 comments:

  1. øשlqædaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    ya shore are making it easy fer me to stay 'abreast' of mississippi's indefatigable release schedule, & fer that, i thank ye :) this bra spits sonic manna from on high

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  2. nicholabAugust 20, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    sonic manna = forever the aim.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    super thanks.
    what an album!
    up there with muluken mellesse.
    If you ever put up his album from 1976 (whic was pressed in Greece, I think) then I will praise you forever (which I will, anyways... I have only heard snippets from it (sounding incredibly good)

    Back to Mahmoud...
    This album will make my sunday shine!!!!

    You turned me on to mississippi records way back and since then I have bought a lot of their goodies...
    k from the north

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  4. TootsAugust 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Two of these tracks are on the Ethiopiques 7 CD, but confusingly, are titled differently...
    Saying that, great album!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Excellent blog, excellent work!!!
    Many thanks for all your goodies,
    especially with the scans.
    Mahmoud Ahmed...what a wonderful singer...
    Kostas from Greece.

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  6. HollyAugust 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    So beautiful...

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  7. RizAugust 22, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Bring it on home Nick… this is heavenly. Thanks for exposing another great MR release. This one's on the shopping list now.

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  8. Prince MaroloAugust 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you for this! I've been looking crazy for more Mahmoud Ahmed.

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  9. Cinturon negroSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    oh yeah

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Can anyone post this on a different site? I'm dying to hear it.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    can we please get a repost?

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