Hailu Mergia And The Walias Band - Tezeta mdou moctar The equally ecstatic and relieved

The equally ecstatic and relieved response from fans and critics to the first track to emerge

released in 1999 as a gift to fans

Fruko's previous vocalist Humberto "Huango" GonzÌÁlez having left after the first album "Tesura"

ExKurs) and Thomas Voburka (Weltklang)

Hailu Mergia And The Walias Band - Tezeta mdou moctar The equally ecstatic and relievedFrom 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Walias Band were at the forefront of the musical revolution during an era where modern instruments and foreign styles superseded the traditional fare to become the staple sound of Ethiopia.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