Tche Belew by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band

06/27/16 • 13 min

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.

Listen:

Buy Hailu Mergia Albums from Awesome Tapes from Africa

More Information:

Hailu Mergia Official Facebook Page
Hailu Mergia and his Classical Instrument Review on Pitchfork
Beirut (the band)

Video:

Interview/Documentary by Far Out Sounds

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.

Listen:

Buy Hailu Mergia Albums from Awesome Tapes from Africa

More Information:

Hailu Mergia Official Facebook Page
Hailu Mergia and his Classical Instrument Review on Pitchfork
Beirut (the band)

Video:

Interview/Documentary by Far Out Sounds

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Listen:

Buy Mr. Bongo Plays Cha-Cha-Cha on Amazon (same track list, different release)
Jack Costanzo on Apple Music

More Information:

Video:

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More information:

Billboard, December 24, 1966. Westminster Satellite series announced

Yodeling on Wikipedia

Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo: The Secret History of Yodeling Around the World by Bart Plantenga

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