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"Ethiopian singer-songwriter MikiMac released his single – አመሌ ጠማማ (My Ego) Together with the funky band The Blassics.

I sincerely apologise that the song title is mangled into symbols due to not having Ethiopian typefaces on the Mac. So you may find it shows the same to you irrespective of the operating system.
Even if the single is part nameless, we assure you the groove will still translate!

The Blassics album Togetherings has been on repeated play since we reviewed it so the bands signature sound is now immediately recognisable. The baritone saxophone, the sweet rhythm and the free-flowing keys combine to create an electrifying afro-funk / jazz fusion. As on the album, Mikimac sings in his native Ethiopian voice, a language we sadly do not understand, however, his delivery style and open demeanour are key to the attraction to his contemporary sound.

Mikimac’s ethio-afro-funk is sure to have more than Helsinki dancing soon! . . . "

TOGETHERINGS ALBUM WITH THE BLASSICS – COMPUTER FREE ANALOGUE RECORDING.

released April 30, 2019

bass – Ville-Pekka Järvinen
drums – Joona Venäläinen
flute – Hanna Lotti
guitar – Juha Sarkkola
percussions – Jukka Teerisaari
percussions – Victor Tokpanou
saxophone (baritone) – Mikko Veijonen
trumpet – Tuure Tammi
Singer song writer – MikiMac

Recorded live on an analog 8-track tape recorder in August 2018 at Odd Funk Records Studio.
produced, recorded, and mixed by Sarkkola and Tammi at Odd Funk Studio
Vinyl Mastering by JSA at Timmion
Photos by Ahti Isomäki
Sculptures by Ahti and Olli Isomäki
Cover layout by Mikko Myöhänen
Distributed by Painted Dog Records

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A collaboration with OZFERTI – on his Solarius Gamma album which comes out on 2020

released March 13, 2020

Featuring on the album are Ethiopian singers

Ethénèsh Wassié (tracks 2 and 8),

Mékidès Nigatu (track 7)

Miki Mac (tracks 1 & 6)

Ethiopian masenqo players

Haddis Alemayehu also known as HaddinQo (tracks 1 and 10)

Endris Hadié (track 9)

as well as the vocal ensemble of

the Sons of Dire Dawa (tracks 3 and 5) led by Ayou Nagesh on track 3.

All recordings were made in Ethiopia.

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My Ego – A single which comes out in 2020 (with THE BLASSICS – ft. Ermias Asmelash)

Mikimac (Vocals, composition)

Juha Sarkkola (guitar)

Victor Tokpanou (percussions)

Ville-Pekka Järvinen (bass)

Tuure Tammi (trumpet)

Joona Venäläinen (drums)

Hanna Lotti (flute)

Mikko Veijonen (baritone saxophone)

Jukka Teerisaari (percussions)

Ermias Asmelash (Wurlitzer piano)

Recorded By – Odd Funk Records

Mastered At – ACSY Sound

Published By – Mikimac

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The tune is written during the lockdowns, in a process of swapping demos over the internet and one by one recording in the studio. Studio magic is conjured up with the creative contributions of friends performing their signature tricks.
‘Mehal Sefari’ is a lyric-heavy tune about war, greed, and repressive rulers. A personal testimony comes from Miki Mac’s life.

released April 2, 2022

Vocals & lyrics – Miki Mac
Drums, shekere & bell – Stan Hennes
Farfisa, congas & tambourine – Frederik Kühn
Farfisa, Arp & Hammond – Micky Peeters
Guitar – Robby Swiggers
Bass – Steve Vandervoort

Recorded, mixed & produced by FREDERIK KÜHN
Written & arranged by FREDERIK KÜHN
Mastered by FREDERIK DEJONGH at JERBOA MASTERING
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