The acclaimed and highly sought-after 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 story of the Walias band is a critical chapter in Ethiopian popular music, taking place during a period of music industry flux and political complexity in the country.
These are videos from concerts where Hailu Mergia played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Solid Sound Festival 2024 Jun 28 - 30, 2024 North Adams, Massachusetts, United States Embedded by Craig Mac
Wavelength at Luminato in the Square Jun 8, 2024 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Embedded by Bobby B: The Vinyl Vagabond
End of the Road Festival 2022 Sep 1 - 4, 2022 Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK Embedded by Maf Daniel
