Tche Belew

by Hailu Mergia

Tche Belew cover art

A key release from the Ethiopian "golden age" of music, "Tche Belew" showcases Hailu Mergia & The Walias Band's distinctive blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies with jazz and funk influences. Featuring prominent organ, electric piano, saxophone, trumpet, bass, and drums, the album highlights the interplay between Mergia's keyboard work and the band's tight rhythmic section. The result is a vibrant and danceable sound that exemplifies the era's burgeoning Ethio-jazz scene.

Genres

  • Ethio-Jazz
  • Jazz-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Tche Belew
  2. Yemiasleks Fikir
  3. Yikirta Lemminalehu
  4. Musicawi Silt
  5. Lomi Tera-tera
  6. Woghenei
  7. Ibakish Tarekigne
  8. Birtukane
  9. Eti Gual Blenai
  10. Yenuro Tesfa Alegne