It is a mixture of stuff, often characterless, but the Ethopian's music is so compelling, that it even withstands the treatment given here. King Alkya. Somehow, Fondo respects Toure's legacy while tromping all over it at the same time. Astatke brought a unique skill set back to Addis with him, where he was able to employ musicians who'd grown up with the music he was so consciously modernizing. Next time I will cover the Other Ten - other records from the year that gave me much pleasure but are flawed in some way.
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