Wede Harer Guzo

Recorded in 1978 at Addis Ababa's Ghion Hotel, 'Wede Harer Guzo' captures keyboardist Hailu Mergia with the Dahlak Band, exploring a raw, youthful fusion of Ethio-jazz, soul, and funk. [1, 4] The album's sound is characterized by Mergia's swirling organ and atmospheric arrangements, backed by the band's tight, energetic grooves of bass, drums, guitar, and brass. [1, 4] Originally a cassette-only release popular in Ethiopia's vibrant, curfew-restricted nightlife, the recordings were sourced from Mergia's personal tape for their first commercial release outside of Ethiopia. [1, 2, 3, 11]