Episode 4: Tche Belew by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band

Turns out that this episode's featured artist is a local DC treasure. We'll introduce you to some super funky, 1970s Ethiopian jams by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band.

Tche Belew by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band

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Walias Band on Wikipedia

Hailu Mergia and his Classical Instrument Review on Pitchfork

Beirut (the band)
 

Short Documentary/Interview with Hailu Mergia by Far Out Sounds