Lala Belu

Marking an incredible late-career comeback, the legendary Ethiopian keyboardist released his first album of new material in over 15 years after driving a taxi in Washington D.C. for decades. The remarkably joyous record perfectly updates the classic 1970s Ethio-jazz sound with incredibly lively piano and accordion improvisations backed by a remarkably tight, modern rhythm section. It was universally celebrated as a triumphant, deeply heartwarming musical resurrection.