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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Hailu Mergia: A Beginner's Guide

Andrew Taylor-Dawson talks to the Ethiopian jazz legend about his country’s golden age and his musical resurrection via the Awesome Tapes From Africa label

Hailu Mergia ©BFF Philippjester Hailumergia Berlin2014 1

Hailu Mergia (Philipp Jester)

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