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Sold Date:
January 1, 2025
Start Date:
June 25, 2024
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TEWOLDE REDDA
‘Eritrea's Guitar Pioneer'
Vinyl LP!
Special Pressing - World Music!
ETHIOPIAN GUITAR MUSIC!
Brand New, Unsealed & Unplayed
You are bidding on a brand new copy of the amazing ’Eritrea's Guitar Pioneer' - Tewolde Redda!
This record is a vital musical document for one and all who want to save rock 'n' roll! Buy it and thank me later!
From Asmara, Eritrea(formerly
Ethiopia) Tewolde Redda revolutionized the sounds of traditional
Eritrean music by amplifying his kirar, playing his Eko electric guitar,
and recording six singles in the first part of the 1970’s. Including
the first Eritrean songs to use a horn section, traditional songs
reworked into his new sound, and originals influenced by radio
broadcasts from the United States military base in Asmara, Kagnew
Station, these ten songs originally released on the Philips, Amha, and
Yared labels show off his talents with stringed instruments, a talented
back up band, and often the hand clapped beat shifting into double time
near the song’s end. Tewolde’s thick, deep voice sings songs of love
over somber and joyous tunes. Comes in a “tip-on” sleeve with extensive
liner notes, lyrical translations, and unpublished photos. A co-release
with Mitmitta Musika of Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
for cover, see pictures above
Lp record is brand new! Winning bidder to pay for U.S.P.S. shipping, international bidders please e-mail me for international rates. Payment must be received within 10 days of closing auction date. Payment by PAYPAL! Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions of concerns. Thanks and happy bidding
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