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 (Philipp Jester)

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