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 photos from concerts where Hailu Mergia played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Hailu Mergia / Quelle Chris / KeiyaA Dec 9, 2023 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Chris Sousa
Pip Blom, Margate, October 2023
Hailu Mergia / Pip Blom / Oscar Browne / Divorce / Wicketkeeper Oct 21, 2023 Margate, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Darren Lovell
Pip Blom, Elsewhere, Margate
Music from the new album Bobbie was played.
Pip Blom
Tender Blom, Pip Blom, Darek Mercks
Tender, Pip, Darek