Hailu Mergia, Wallias Band Tche Belew

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• Tche Belew is a 1977 instrumental album by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band that blends Ethio-jazz, funk, soul, and blues into a richly textured sound. The arrangements showcase Mergia on organ, piano, and keyboards, supported by horns, guitar, bass, drums, and vibes by guest Mulatu Astatke. Tracks like Musicawi Silt, Yikirta Lemminalehu, Lomi Tera-tera and Eti Gual Blenai reveal a balance between delicate melodic lines and powerful rhythmic grooves. The albums instrumental focus allows space for each musician to breathe, yielding an immersive listening experience that highlights both virtuosity and atmosphere.

  The record also holds cultural and historical resonance. Recorded after Ethiopias 1974 revolution, it stands as a distinction among its era: fewer recordings of this scale and s