Name: Souvenirs
Brand: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRI201LP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Comes with a 16-Page Full-Colour Booklet

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

0850024931589

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Black LP

MRI201lp-C1

Gold

Extended format: Yes

850024931596

Gold LP

MRI201CD

0617308067170

MRI201cass

Tape

6173080671874

Artist

Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

Genre US

African

Label US

Mississippi

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<p>Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru was a remarkable Ethiopian nun, pianist, and composer. Born on 12 December 1923 in Addis Ababa, she left an indelible mark on the world of music with her extraordinary talent. Her compositions were deeply influenced by her spiritual journey as a nun, creating captivating melodies that touched the hearts of many. Sadly, she passed away on 26 March 2023 in Jerusalem, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.</p>

These are songs of wisdom, loss, mourning, and exile, sung directly into a boombox and accompanied by Emahoy’s unmistakable piano. Though written and recorded while still living at her family’s home in Addis Ababa, Emahoy sings of the heartache of being far from home, a reflection on the 1974 revolution and Red Terror in Ethiopia, and a presentiment of her future exile in Jerusalem. 

In the 21st century, Emahoy has become known worldwide for her utterly unique melodic and rhythmic style. Commonly misinterpreted as “jazzy” or “honky tonk,” Emahoy’s music actually comes from a deep engagement with the Western classical tradition, mixed with her background in Ethiopian traditional and Orthodox music. 

These songs, recorded between 1977-1985, are different from anything previously released by the artist. Rich with the sound of birds outside the window, the creak of the piano bench, the thump of Emahoy’s finger on the record button, they create a sense of place, of being near the artist while she records.&nbsp;

Souvenirs

Music US

Discover Souvenirs by Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru. Profound and deeply moving home cassette recordings of wisdom, loss, and exile. Available on vinyl from Mississippi Records.