Name: Addis Through The Looking Glass
Brand: Dub Colossus

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cdrw183

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-04-25

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PIAS

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884108000137

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Dub Colossus

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Reggae / Dub

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Dub Colossus is a reggae and dub collaboration between contemporary Ethiopian artists and Dubulah (aka Nick Page). Their music combines elements of dub, dreamy blues, hypnotic grooves, jazz piano, and driving funk brass. With influences from traditional Azmari singing, 70s reggae, and Ethio-pop, Dub Colossus creates one of the most alluring and soulful genres of African music.

Similar to other renowned artists such as Dub Syndicate, Adrian Sherwood, and Creation Rebel, Dub Colossus's unique sound has captivated audiences worldwide. Their fusion of different musical styles creates a mesmerizing experience that transcends boundaries.

If you enjoy the works of artists like Samuel Yirga, Little Axe, or African Head Charge, then you are sure to appreciate the rich melodies and infectious rhythms produced by Dub Colossus. They continue to push the boundaries of African music with their innovative approach.

second album from the mighty dub colossus, back with their inventive fusion of jazz-dub, reggae, seventies ethiojazz and traditional tunes. when their first album - 'a town called addis', was released back in 2008 it was hailed as one of the most inventive fusion albums of the year, with its blend of contemporary and traditional ethiopian styles, jazz and dub reggae. the album received rave reviews, spent several months at no 1 in the european world music charts, and was nominated for a songlines award. now the mighty dub colossus are back with a lengthy, even more varied and sophisticated album that moves the experiment on - with the ethiopians predictably playing a greater role in the proceedings. it's still an experimental fusion set, not a straightforward recording of ethiopian songs, but the successes of the past two years have led to growing trust and confidence in the band.

Addis Through The Looking Glass

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