Various Artists - Ethiopiques, Vol. 3 : Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music (1969-1975) (1998)

Released via Buda Musique, Ethiopiques, Vol. 3 stands out as one of the best and most diverse installments in the series, despite its material emerging in 1975 during the decline of Addis Ababa's musical golden age under a military regime. The compilation features rare, trance-heavy tracks by the acclaimed singer Mahmoud Ahmed, alongside exceptional James Brown-style heavy funk by Alemayehu Eshete backed by Middle Eastern horns. Additionally, tracks by Hirut Beqele showcase Jamaican ska influences, making this volume an ideal starting point for exploring the series.

Tracklist:
1-1 Mahmoud Ahmed - Kulun mankwalesh [6:02]
1-2 Mahmoud Ahmed - Lomiwen teqebeletch [3:29]
1-3 Alèmayèhu Eshèté - Tey gedyeleshem [3:21]
1-4 Alèmayèhu Eshèté - Temeles [3:22]
1-5 Hirut Beqele - Almokerkum neber [3:23]
1-6 Hirut Beqele - Essu new messelegn [2:48]
1-7 Hirut Beqele - Yeqondjowotch mender [2:55]
1-8 Hirut Beqele - Man yawqal yebeten [3:10]
1-9 Tlahoun Gessesse - Sema [4:19]
1-10 Tlahoun Gessesse - Yewnet messosso metch yeneqanegal [4:55]
1-11 Tadele Beqele - Enafqeshalehu [2:54]
1-12 Tadele Beqele - Antchi qondjo [2:31]
1-13 Teferi Felleqe - Kelkeyelegn [4:12]
1-14 Teferi Felleqe - Aynamaye [2:16]
1-15 Muluqen Mellesse - Tenesh kelbe lay [4:29]
1-16 Muluqen Mellesse - Embwa belew [3:59]
1-17 Alèmayèhu Eshèté - Ete hoy [3:13]
1-18 Alèmayèhu Eshèté - Hameta [3:26]
1-19 Mahmoud Ahmed - Selam almazeye [3:34]