Album Notes

This single is entitled “Maraki”, and is from Lasta Sound's upcoming Album. In the context of the song, Maraki means “the girl who has captured my heart”. It’s an ode to a beautiful girl whose physical beauty and charm renders all defenseless, and the song professes the love and adoration for her. Sung for the most part in Amharic, it’s infused with reggae, while still retaining its Ethiopian musical sensibilities.
Production Credits
Produced & Arranged by Kirubel Assefa
Music & Lyrics by Kirubel Assefa


Kirubel Assefa – Bass, Keyboard & Hammond B3 Organ, & Background Vocals
Tsegaye Selassie – Lead & Background Vocals
Mike (Ras Mike) McTaggert - Guitar
Kamasi Washington - Saxophone
Ryan Porter - Trombone
Johnny Blackman - Drums
Aziz Saye - Percussions

Recorded at Poor Mans Studios, Long Beach CA
Mixed at Forknspoon Studios, Lonbeach CA
Mixed by Kris “Nature Boy” Jackson & Kirubel Assefa

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