I have his album Wede Harer Guzo on vinyl and it's one of the most special albums in my collection. Simply beautiful music. People like this are treasure
OMG...I used to stop by this park on my bicycle every morning going to work from my apartment in Arlandria to NE Washington just northeast of the Capitol. That was in 1972. I was 24, and I knew some Ethiopians mostly from the embassy. But I never heard Hailu's music until tonight after I saw a PBS clip on him. Oh I thank God's grace for finding this man who I now can hear from the desert in southern Arizona. I hope to meet you someday, Hailu. I drove a cab too, all around Chicago and to the north during the late 60s to 1971, and I lived in DC from 1962 to 1980 except for my time at college. That park was so peaceful to me, and even though it was in the landing and takeoff path to National Airport, it was so wonderful. I often brought my harmonica/harp. I'm so glad it is still there! And glad you are there too!
I love you Hailu. I listened to your version of embwa bey lamitu when I had a DMT trip and it changed my life. I listened to your music and discovered ethiopian music as I found my son. The depth of this music to me is indescribable. So much soul.
Hailu. Although I was a child at the WALIAS era, I still have most of your pieces in mind and I am very familiar with your music. I am very thrilled to see you again in this piece of introductory video. I appreciate Far Off Sounds to post this piece of history. I hope I will see you playing again somewhere in the near future.
Brilliant introduction to this living legend! When he's not driving his taxi he's touring the world with an amazing band, I saw him recently playing for a crowd of a couple thousand on an open-air stage in Barcelona during the city-wide fiestas... epic sound!!!
I was growing listening to his music as well as the music of other artists living at that time. I have a good memory of his instrumental music in the 1970's when I was a high school student. All his instrumental music were lovely. I wish he hadn't stopped music. Anyway, long live Hailu!!
Absolutely love his music. Been listening regularly for a few months after discovering. Does anyone know the first song that's at the start? It sounds particularly lovely
a shame that men who worked as hard as mr mergia have to resort to driving taxis in their later years. if only the country he lives in had the same respect for artistic innovation
I have his album Wede Harer Guzo on vinyl and it's one of the most special albums in my collection. Simply beautiful music. People like this are treasure
I am addicted to his music. It helped me during the pandemic.
OMG...I used to stop by this park on my bicycle every morning going to work from my apartment in Arlandria to NE Washington just northeast of the Capitol. That was in 1972. I was 24, and I knew some Ethiopians mostly from the embassy. But I never heard Hailu's music until tonight after I saw a PBS clip on him. Oh I thank God's grace for finding this man who I now can hear from the desert in southern Arizona.
I hope to meet you someday, Hailu. I drove a cab too, all around Chicago and to the north during the late 60s to 1971, and I lived in DC from 1962 to 1980 except for my time at college.
That park was so peaceful to me, and even though it was in the landing and takeoff path to National Airport, it was so wonderful. I often brought my harmonica/harp. I'm so glad it is still there! And glad you are there too!
I love you Hailu. I listened to your version of embwa bey lamitu when I had a DMT trip and it changed my life. I listened to your music and discovered ethiopian music as I found my son. The depth of this music to me is indescribable. So much soul.
do u still listen to ethiopian music?
God he is so incredible. Just a gift. Hoping to see him play in Seattle this year.
his music is powerful, heals the soul.
Hailu. Although I was a child at the WALIAS era, I still have most of your pieces in mind and I am very familiar with your music. I am very thrilled to see you again in this piece of introductory video. I appreciate Far Off Sounds to post this piece of history. I hope I will see you playing again somewhere in the near future.
He's music brings me so much joy and lightness in being. what a humble man and walking earth angel.
Wow, its An Audiovisual Masterpiece!..I Enjoyed It Very Much.
I don't have words to express what I feel, am so so happy for the legend Hilu Mergea!
Brilliant introduction to this living legend! When he's not driving his taxi he's touring the world with an amazing band, I saw him recently playing for a crowd of a couple thousand on an open-air stage in Barcelona during the city-wide fiestas... epic sound!!!
That bit about 3:30 in when he opens the globe. Phoaw, so so cool. Touch of class sir, a major touch of class.
Thank You for this short introduction to an Ethiopian legend.
this is such a cool mini doc! Love Hailu Mergia's music. Great channel, I have subscribed!
I was growing listening to his music as well as the music of other artists living at that time. I have a good memory of his instrumental music in the 1970's when I was a high school student. All his instrumental music were lovely. I wish he hadn't stopped music. Anyway, long live Hailu!!
What a legend. It would be crazy to get picked up at the airport by this guy.
The legend !!! when i listing this music i remembered my childhood.
unbelievable! i got emotive to see how beautiful a person can be.. god save the music and ethiopia!
this just made the songs so much better
Nice video, love his music ❤
What a legend 🐐🐐🐐
Absolutely love his music. Been listening regularly for a few months after discovering. Does anyone know the first song that's at the start? It sounds particularly lovely
Wonderful
Thank u so much sir!
I'll go ahead and add this to my inspirational videos. Thanks so much for this!!!!
Thank ato hailu my brother friend
Great music
Incredible, huh?
this is wonderful!
beautiful
Awesome video. Instead sub. Love this guy. What a legend. Tremendous music.
We Ethioipa loves you.
Legend
Absolutely awesome!!
Great job guys!
awesome!
a shame that men who worked as hard as mr mergia have to resort to driving taxis in their later years. if only the country he lives in had the same respect for artistic innovation
true legend
This is beautiful 💥💥💥✅
Caramba, que foda cara!
❤💛💚
Is the name Hailu Amharic name?
Yes, root word Hail, translated as “power” and Hailu could be translated as “His power”, referring to God’s power.
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