Mind you this was recorded in a country that was going thru a major political strife when socialism had taken a stronghold of almost every aspect of ethiopian society so hailu had to tip toe thru very treacherous social waters in order to get his art across to his listeners. Walias broke up in the early 80s after a trip to the. He brought his fondness for jazz and latin music back to africa, and even before renowned musicians like fela kuti was recording modern african music. He came to world cafes attention through awesome tapes from africa, the website where brian shimkovitz posts cassette tapes of african music he discovers. Aug 29, 20 hailu mergia and his classical instrument. In february, awesome tapes from africa released lala belu, mergias longexpected comeback album of all new music. Mergia, hailu hailu mergia and his classical instrument. During the golden years of ethiopian music, as documented in the ethiopique series, hailu mergia was ethiopias most popular keyboard. From hailu mergias new release lala belu out now on awesome tapes from africa. Shemonmuanay was first released in 1985 on kaifa records and features eleven delights blending the coy, winking melodies and phrasing of ethiopian folk music. Hailu mergia and the walias tche belew 1977, vinyl discogs. The obscure ethopian artist wouldve remained as such had it not been for the newyork based label, awesome tapes from africa and their persistent pursuit of introducing new audiences to this. Includes unlimited streaming of lala belu via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest hailu mergia interviews. He continued to compose and produce records into the 70s, which is when hailu mergia recorded tche belew. His first new recording in over 15 years, it has been adorned by fansand the press, including the new york times, bbc and pitchfork which called his music triumphantly in the present in its best 200 albums of the 2010s list. The acclaimed and highly soughtafter lp by hailu mergia and the walias, tche belew, an album of instrumentals released in 1977, is perhaps the most seminal recording released in the aftermath of the 1974 revolution. The label wing of brian shimkowitzs rightly titled awesome tapes from africa have remastered hailu mergias visionary, switchedon solo recordings of traditional ethiopian songs played on analog synth, electric piano and accordion. Hailu mergia yene mircha 2020 miscellaneous kingdom leaks. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mergias career was revived thanks to a series of lp reissues on awesome tapes from africa. The acclaimed and highly soughtafter lp by hailu mergia and the walias, tche belew, an. After hearing it, shimkovitz found keyboardist hailu mergia s phone number on the internet, called him up, and arranged an official rerelease of walias bands music. When you sing or write lyrics you have to support the. Find hailu mergia discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
April 5, 2018 a record shop discovery led to the rebirth of hailus career, which includes his latest album called lala belu. Hailu mergia hailu mergia and his classical instrument. Includes unlimited streaming of tche belew via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. After hearing it, shimkovitz found keyboardist hailu mergias phone number on the internet, called him up, and. In a nostalgic effort to bring back the vintage accordion sound of his youth, hailu gave ethiopian music a sonic makeover. Now mergia hits the road again and presents more elegant excursions in ethiojazz live at g livelab. Shemonmuanaye and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Hailu mergia and his classical instrument in 20, tche belew in 2014 and the essential wede harer guzo in 2016. After a decade of silence, mergia returned in 20 with a reissue of his 1985 solo album hailu mergia and his classical instrument on awesome tapes from africa a collection of traditional ethiopian songs reinterpreted for accordion, drum machine, electric piano and analogue synthesizer which was described by daniel spicer in the wire 364. Hailu mergia releases first new album in 15 years the wire. Find similar artists to hailu mergia and discover new music.
Shop for the hailu mergia hailu mergia and his classical instrument. Speaking to atfa about how much has changed since he made his last album in 2003, mergia shares, it is a very historical album for me. Nov 22, 2017 mergias career was revived thanks to a series of lp reissues on awesome tapes from africa. In a nostalgic effort to bring back the vintage accordion sound of his youth, hailu gave. Jun 28, 20 hailu mergia was once the keyboardist for walias band, whose 1977 recording muziqawi silt is a defining piece of ethiopias musical history. As it is pointed out in the excellent liner notes, the album does not belong to the golden age of ethiopian. Hailu mergia was once the keyboardist for walias band, whose 1977 recording muziqawi silt is a defining piece of ethiopias musical history. The acclaimed and highly soughtafter album by hailu mergia and the walias, tche belew, an album of instrumentals released in 1977, is perhaps the most seminal recording released in the aftermath of the 1974 revolution. Includes unlimited streaming of lala belu via the free bandcamp app, plus high quality download in mp3, flac and more.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Awesome tapes from africa to release hailu mergias new. Hailu mergias recent spike in popularity bears fruit with the ethiojazz artists first new lp in fifteen years. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Hailu made his name in walias band and later went on to do some visionary solo recordings. Hailu mergia ambasel by awesome tapes from africa free. Hailu mergia and the walias band all time favorite instrumental hits from ethiopia tizita. Backed for this release by drummer tony buck and bassist mike majkowski, mergia offers up some of the richest and most limber music of his career.
When you do, all about jazz will receive a sales commission. Hailu mergia remixes by hailu mergia on amazon music unlimited. Hailu mergia yene mircha 2020 started by 967evil, march 27. An innovative ethiopian keyboardist, accordionist, and bandleader, hailu mergia rose to prominence in the early 70s fronting the walias band, an instrumental funk and jazz ensemble and fixture of the addis ababa hotel circuit. It is easy to understand the return of the hailu mergia to the world of music as one of the most unlikely comebacks of the last few years.
With his 2018 critical breakthrough lala belu hailu mergia consolidated his legacy, and fans hailed the new recording. A hybrid of ethiopian traditional music intermixed with jazz and funk. Hailu megria and low mentality photo courtesy of the artist. Bands would play from evening until daybreak and people would stay at the clubs until curfew was lifted in the morning. Now mergia hits the road again and presents more elegant excursions in. Join facebook to connect with hailu mergia and others you may know. C master accordionist and veteran bandleader, arranger and keyboardist, originally from ethiopia. The next awesome tapes from africa lp release is by hailu mergia, the ethiopian onemanband accordionkeyboardist extraordinaire. There is still a lot of great music to discover and, fortunately, brian shimkovitz, who runs the blog and label awesome tapes from africa, has unearthed one of the true gems of ethiopian music. But that didnt stop some people from dancing and partying through the night.
Cassette of hailu mergia and walias bands tche belew lp from 1977. If you shop at any of the stores below, please initiate your purchase from all about jazz. The keyboardist was a major star in 1970es ethiopia, presiding over the countrys leading instrumental ensemble walias band, which worked restlessly on the addis ababa hotel circuit and jamming with luminaries. Check out movies and tv shows that have featured music by hailu mergia. Mar 27, 2020 hailu mergia yene mircha 2020 started by 967evil, march 27. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from hailu mergia. Tche belew hailu mergia and the walias, hailu mergia. Hailu mergia is a keyboard player and ethiopian music star who now lives in the u. Keyboardist and accordionist hailu mergia is one of the living legends of ethiojazz. Listen to your favorite songs from hailu mergia remixes by hailu mergia now. Ethiopian keyboard and accordion luminary, based in washington, dc. Pumphouse series season 5 episode 6 gigwise presents hailu mergia in this episode of the pumphouse series. Hailu mergias beautiful and surprising 1985 foray into traditional ethiopian songs via analog synth, electric piano and accordion has been remastered.
Listen to the session and download tche belew, recently reissued on awesome tapes from africa. Ethiopian musician hailu mergia performed on world cafe. The acclaimed and highly soughtafter lp by hailu mergia and the walias, tche belew, an album of instrumentals released in 1977, is perhaps the most seminal. In february, awesome tapes from africa released lala belu, mergia s longexpected comeback album of all new music. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from hailu mergia at the discogs marketplace. Oct 01, 20 listen to your favorite songs from hailu mergia remixes by hailu mergia now. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. Hailu mergia ambasel by awesome tapes from africa published on 20917t17. The label wing of brian shimkowitzs rightly titled awesome tapes from africa have remastered hailu mergia s visionary, switchedon solo recordings of traditional ethiopian songs played on analog synth, electric piano and accordion. Find music from your favorite tv shows and movies at tunefind. Hailu mergia and the walias tche belew out oct 14 awesome. Get the guaranteed best price on world music vinyl like the hailu mergia hailu mergia and his classical instrument. Not much else of walias music was known until african music cassette collector brian shimkovitz found a walias band tape while traveling in ethiopia.
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