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Ethiopiques is a loose collective of Ethiopian musicians brought together by Francis Falceto's recent string of compilations released on the Buda Musique imprint, many of which comprise recordings made during the 60s and 70s. Led by Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio jazz whose collaborations include Duke Ellington, they take traditional African rhythms and songs, bring in elements from American jazz, soul and funk and head off into space. This may sound like their music approaches the outer reaches of Sun Ra territory, but it's a lot more grounded (and danceable). Hyped as what a David Lynch soundtrack would be like if decided to make a film in Africa, Ethiopiques make dark, luscious noirscapes with hypnotic Krautrock grooves over which they pour intricate and psychedelic jazz improvisations. You may have already been haunted by their infectious melodies in the Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers starring Bill Murray. It's easily the most memorable thing about it. READ MORE…
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