Name: Jerusalem
Brand: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

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MRI200LP

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Black

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Format detail

Newly remastered recordings pressed on 160gm black vinyl, heavy jacket with reproduction of 1972 artwork, song notes by the artist.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-14

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Signed copies: No

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0850024931534

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1 / Black / LP

MRI200CD

2023-06-09

617308046854

Artist

Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

Genre GB

African

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Mississippi

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.

Originally founded by Alex Yusimov in 2003, Mississippi is a renowned music label that has made its mark in the industry. With Eric Isaacson at the helm in Portland, Oregon and Warren Hill in Montreal, Canada, the label gained recognition from MR-005 onwards. In 2011, it split into two entities - Lost Train Records and Mississippi/Little Axe Records (now known as just Mississippi).

Mississippi is primarily known for its affordable vinyl reissues that cater to fans of Americana, international music, and punk genres. The label's dedication to preserving and reintroducing classic releases ensures that music enthusiasts can enjoy timeless sounds with exceptional quality.

With an impressive catalog of *artists* and performers associated with the label over the years, Mississippi continues to captivate listeners worldwide. Whether you're a collector or simply appreciate great music, explore their collection of reissued vinyl records for an unparalleled listening experience.

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Ultra-Rare archival recordings by renowned Ethiopian composer Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, a revelatory new album of piano pieces, unreleased or virtually inaccessible until now. Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru is a true original – an Ethiopian nun whose recordings have funded orphanages back home since the early ’60s. Her compositions and unique playing style live somewhere between Erik Satie, Debussy, liturgical music of the Coptic Ethiopian Church, and Ethiopian traditional music. It is some of the most moving piano music you will ever hear.

This is the first archival release of the great composer’s recordings since the Éthiopiques series reintroduced her music to the world in 2006. Drawn from original master tapes and a nearly impossible-to-find vinyl release, Jerusalem unveils profound new facets of Emahoy Gebru’s performance and compositions.

The record picks up where the last two Mississippi releases left off, with tracks from her 1972 album Hymn of Jerusalem, of which only a handful of copies are known to exist. These include “Home of Beethoven,” “Aurora,” and a true masterpiece that stands amongst her greatest compositions, the moving “Jerusalem.” “Quand La Mer Furieuse” is the first release featuring Emahoy’s singing voice, forshadowing a vocal album planned for 2023. The B-Side brings us the artist’s home recordings - tracks like “Farewell Eve,” “Woigaye Don’t Cry Anymore,” and “Famine Disaster 1974” mark a bridge from liturgical work to dark and intense classical material, a new mode.

This album is released in celebration of Emahoy Gebru’s 99th birthday on December 12, 2022. Mississippi is honoured to work with the Emahoy Tsege Mariam Music Publisher to continue to introduce this visionary composer to the world.

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