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Hailu Mergia is a celebrated Ethiopian jazz keyboardist and accomplished accordionist. He gained fame in the early 1970s as the frontman of the Walias Band. Following the band's dissolution, he pursued a solo career, debuting with "Hailu Mergia and His Classical Instrument" in 1985. The album garnered critical acclaim upon its reissue in 2013, marking a turning point. Mergia continued to release acclaimed albums like "Lala Belu" in 2018, further cementing his status as a respected musician. His music intricately weaves Ethiopian melodies, jazz harmonies, and funk rhythms, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

Discography

Albums¹²

Tezeta2021 • AlbumTracks: 9

Hailu Mergia Remixes2020 • AlbumTracks: 4

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Yene Mircha2020 • AlbumTracks: 5

Lala Belu2018 • AlbumTracks: 6

Wede Harer Guzo2016 • AlbumTracks: 10

Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument1985 • AlbumTracks: 11

Tche Belew1977 • AlbumTracks: 10

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