Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument – Shemonmuanaye (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl 2LP Despite formal vocal training in

Despite formal vocal training in opera and jazz when she was younger

With a 16-page

The World And The Sun

But when it came time to finish the album

Jaki Leibezeit on drums

Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument – Shemonmuanaye (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl 2LP Despite formal vocal training inIn 1985, master accordionist and veteran bandleader, arranger and keyboardist released the Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument cassette. In a nostalgic effort to bring back the vintage accordion sound of his youth, Hailu gave Ethiopian music a sonic makeover. Already celebrated for his work with the groundbreaking Addis Ababa ethio jazz and funk outfit Walias Band, Hailu Mergia weaves Moog and DX7 synthesizers, Rhodes electric piano and rhythm