In the music spotlight: The Budos Band

In their early days, the Budos Band distinguished itself by expanding its classic funk and soul influences to include Ethiopian jazz discovered on the influential “Ethiopiques” compilation series. Exotically named singles like “Aynotchesh Yererfu” and “Adeniji” were propulsive and catchy, led by the punch of Andrew Greene’s trumpet and Jared Tankel’s baritone saxophone. The elements were familiar to […]