Hailu Mergia - Yene Mircha [LP] New West Records the songs reveal an artist

the songs reveal an artist who is inspired by his surroundings

the a cappella vocal ensemble shares it's fascination for cultural diversity and vocal sounds through new interpretations of traditional music

Roll with ajacked-up masterpiece

Dancing Through Life - Jonathan Bailey Ft

and their Beach Boys-like chorus on “Engine 5” makes the song sound like an instant hit

Hailu Mergia - Yene Mircha [LP] New West Records the songs reveal an artistIt's been a long, winding road to Hailu Mergia's sixth decade of musical activity. From a young musician in the 60's starting out in Addis Ababa to the 70's golden age of dance bands to the new hope as an emigre in America to the drier period of the 90s and 2000s when he mainly played keyboard in his taxi while waiting in the airport queue or at home with friends. More recently, with reissue of his classic works and a re assessment of his role in