Hailu Mergia Washington, D.C.
Master accordionist and veteran bandleader, arranger and keyboardist, originally from Ethiopia.
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East African music does not get the same kind of attention as our fellow West and South Africans. Especially the music from the Horn. This is some of the most interesting East American music out there. Lots of left turns, quirky sounds and beautiful, emotionally driven singing. The melodies are relaxed and pleasant. They'll make you smile and feel at home.
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Obaa Sima
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Volume 5
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"Halelo" hit me like a jet plane of pure funk. The breaks, the guitars, the horns. Absolutely unreal stuff. This record is gold. Perfect for my cassette tape cruises throughout the island.
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Mulatu Of Ethiopia
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ETHIO CALI - LIVE AT THE BLUE WHALE
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To Know Without Knowing
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The second pairing of the father of Ethio-jazz and the Australian group is another winner.
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Universal Beings
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I love collective improvisations and this music goes straight to heart and brain
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