Mahmoud Ahmed With The Ibex Band – Erè Mèla Mèla
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
Country: France
Released: 2020
A cornerstone of Ethiopian music history, Erè Mèla Mèla is a stunning showcase of Mahmoud Ahmed’s soulful voice and the hypnotic grooves of the Ibex Band. Originally recorded in the 1970s and reissued here on heavyweight 180g vinyl, the album blends traditional Ethiopian melodies with deep funk, jazz, and psychedelic rock influences. It’s a transcendent, genre-defying masterpiece that helped define the “Éthiopiques” sound and remains as vibrant and vital as ever. A must-have for lovers of global grooves and timeless soul.