Sitota, by Solomon Sisay

Sitota

by Solomon Sisay

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Limited Edition 12" Vinyl
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We are thrilled to build on the success of Sitota with the release of the special edition vinyl pressing of Sitota. The artwork for the vinyl (pictured) was painted by fellow Melbourne based, Ethiopian artist Tamirat Gebremariam who we sadly lost in 2020. The album is dedicated to Tamirat and the legacy he has left, continually inspiring so many through his beautiful artwork.

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Written by Solomon and fellow Ethiopian artist Nhatty Man ናቲ ማን, Sitota is a tribute to the Ethio-Jazz modes endemic to their homeland, and a fitting salute to the saxophone’s role within Ethiopian Jazz. Since becoming popularised under the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, who had a fondness for military brass bands, it is rare to hear an Ethio-Jazz jam without it.

Solomon Sisay is a world-class musician who shot to fame after being the chosen saxophone player for Axumite Band, a legendary outfit in Ethiopia. Solomon has since continued his legacy, playing alongside the greats such as Mahmoud Ahmed, Aleymehu Eshete, Ali Bira, Tsegaye Eshetu and with many of the young, up and coming Ethiopian music stars. Now living in Australia, he has toured Europe, Middle East, Japan and New Zealand and performed at WOMADelaide, Port Fairy Folk Festival and MONA FOMA.

Solomon Sisay has been supported by Creative Victoria and Australia Council for the Arts to produce Sitota. Sitota is proudly produced by The Milo Mix.

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released November 25, 2019

Music Producers
Nhatty Man and Solomon Sisay: Tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9
Dawit Bosco, Nhatty Man and Solomon Sisay: Tracks 3, 6, 7, 10.
Nhatty Man and Walid Saeed: Track 11
Luke Koszanski: Track 12

Original Melodies
Colonel Sahele Degago: Track 10
Muluken Melese: Track 12
Surafel Abebe: Track 3
Tewodros Kassahun: Track 7 & 1 (intro ideas)
Zelalem Negatu: Track 2 (first melody)
Michael Hailu: Track 7 (original composition)

The Musicians:
Solomon Sisay (saxophone), Luke Koszanski (guitar), Zelalem Neatu (drums), Nhatty Man (vocals) , Daniel Seifu (keys on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9), Dawit Bosco (keys on tracks 3, 6, 7, 10) Walid Saeed (keys on tracks 8, 9, 11) Jimmy Bowman (trombone), Alex (Trumpet) Chris Frangou (bass on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5), Cherea (Bass on tracks 8, 9,1 1) Habtamu Negash (bass on tracks 3 & 6) Mesfin Kassa (bass on tracks 7 & 10), Jacob Kinniburgh (percussion) Zewdu Bekele (vocals on track 1) Huich Goh(violins on track 12)

Sound Engineer and Mixing:
Mikiyas Alemu (Bizz) at Simmertown

Project Producer:
Jess Fairfax at The Milo Mix Studios

Photographer:
DWV Photography

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Solomon Sisay Melbourne, Australia

Solomon Sisay is a world-class musician who shot to fame in Ethiopia and around the Diaspora after being the chosen saxophone player for the Axumite Band, a legendary outfit in Ethiopia. His debut release, Sitota, is a tribute to the Ethio-Jazz sound endemic to his homeland. ... more

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