• Mahmoud Ahmed – Abbay Mado - Embwa Belew
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    • 2. Atawurulegan Lela
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    Amazing super-obscure 1970s Ethiopian album reissued on vinyl! Beautiful rootsy Middle Eastern-sounding jazz-influenced African music! Unusual and magical!

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