AIT Records Releases The Ethiopian Millennium Collection, a Six-CD World Music Compilation.AIT Records' Ethiopian Millennium Collection Is a Six-CD Compilation of the Most Critically-Acclaimed, All-Time Favorite Tracks From AIT Records' Best-Selling World Music Albums Featuring Afro Pop Beat, Ballads Chic-Chic-Ka (Iskista-Ethiopian Rhythm), Traditional, Instrumental, and Dance Music ALAMEDA, Calif. -- AIT Records, world music's leading independent label representing Ethiopian contemporary and traditional music and artists, announces the availability of its newest release, The Ethiopian Millennium Collection. The Ethiopian Millennium Collection is a unique compilation of the most critically-acclaimed, all-time favorite selections for the first time in one complete set. Available now as a six-CD set or as individual CDs, The Ethiopian Millennium Collection features breakthrough performances by Mahmoud Ahmed
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James Joseph Brown (May 3 1933[1][2] – December 25 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and " " of Ethiopia. "AIT Records is fortunate to release The Millenium Collection," said Aman Adinew, Executive Producer for AIT Records. "Its artists represents the exciting styles of contemporary and traditional Ethiopian music." Also featured is the renowned Muluken Mellesse and the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. Theodros Tadesse. Appearances by perennial favorites Track listing
The Ethiopian Millennium Collection immerses the listener in an eclectic mix of signature Ballads, Chic-Chic-Ka (Iskista), Dance, Instrumental, and Traditional Ethiopian music that blends Ethiopian and Western instruments to create a totally unique and mesmerizing mes·mer·ize tr.v. mes·mer·ized, mes·mer·iz·ing, mes·mer·iz·es 1. To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" sound. Included in the collection is "The Memories of Ethiopia" CD, a one-of-a-kind album that features traditional songs and standards, including authentic Ethiopian instruments including: Kirar (strings), Kebero (drums), Washint (reed pipe), and Masinko (a one-stringed fiddle). AIT Records - Your Link to World Music! AIT Records, based in Alameda, CA, is an independent record label that offers its customers the very best in world music, live entertainment, and online distribution. AIT Records is dedicated to the artists it represents, including the expressive freedom and control over their respective work, which remains unparalleled in the music industry today. To distribute or resell AIT Records' products, traditional and online distributors and resellers should contact: AIT Records, PO Box 2411, Alameda, CA 94501; or visit the AIT Records web site: http://aitrecords.com |
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