Alemayehu Eshete is widely regarded as the Golden Voice of Ethiopia. Since his first hit single, Seul, in 1961, he has become one of the defining figures of Ethiopian soul music. No other Ethiopian musician embraced and adapted the latest trends from the American soul scene as consistently as Alemayehu.
This reissue brings together two highlights from Alemayehu Eshete's collaboration with Philophon. On Alteleyeshegnem, the Philophon house band reimagines the singer's funky classic with a driving beat, mystical harmonies and a pumping bassline. Feqer Feqer Nèw captures Alemayehu at his soulful best, showcasing the unmistakable vocal style that made him one of Ethiopia's most celebrated singers.
Both tracks have been specially remastered for this reissue.
The collaboration between Alemayehu Eshete and Philophon was initiated by Listros e.V. Berlin with the support of the German Federal Cultural Foundation.