Recorded in Jottum! Studio, Wormerveer, The Netherlands, 4+5 July 2011. Engineered by Maarten Tap. Produced by Arnold de Boer, Terrie Ex + Andy Moor. Mixed by Andy Moor. Mastered by Gilius Kreken at the Frank van der Weij Studio, Amsterdam. Lyrics translated by Tsegaye Haileslassie + Eyasu Tamene. Interview done by Simeneh Betreyohannis, Baro Hotel, Addis Abeba, May 4, 2012. Questions by Terrie Ex. ‘Notes from the field’ by Ken Vandermark + Andy Moor. All colour photos by Andy Moor. Black + white photos from various sources. Booklet edited by Terrie Ex.
Chalachew Ashenafi, the legendary Gondar azmari (1966-2012) did some tours with The Ex in recent years. A traditional player, but also forward, funny and stubborn. These are his last recordings ever. Astonishing strong music.