Hailu Mergia And The Walias Band - TezetaFrom their genesis as members of the Venus club in house band in the early 70s, Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band were at the forefront of the musical revolution during an era where modern instruments and foreign styles superseded the traditional fare to become the staple sound of Ethiopia. No one would argue that the Walias were the trailblazing powerhouse of modern Ethiopian music. They were the first band to form independently without affiliation to

Tim Hecker

french horns and tuba that define one of the main variations on the theme

slightly camp and oddly unsettling instrumentals

All the tracks have been officially licensed

the UK and Europe

2015’s  Teens of Style was a collection of songs from his early years

four-track

We Intend To Cause Havoc

It‰۪s about sharing Harald‰۪s story and celebrating an album musically accomplished and compelling from start to end

The first half is vibrant

The LP version is pressed on 180g white vinyl and packaged in a heavy-duty sleeve with an inner bag featuring a 3500-word note and copious colour illustrations

twisted breaks