Hailu Mergia - Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument: ShemonmuanayeFormat : LP Label : Awesome Tapes From Africa Catalog # : ATFA006 Genre : World Africa Ethiopia Hailu Mergia is a one man band. In 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. He was already celebrated for his work with the groundbreaking

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