Hailu Mergia live in concert.
ON TOUR

Hailu Mergia

5
critic concert reviews
jazz

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

72
%
Based on 
5
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 5 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Hailu Mergia is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction.

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On tour

Northcote Theatre, Melbourne, Australia (Feb 22)

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Artist Info

Genre
jazz
Origin
Bio
The acclaimed and highly sought-after LP by Hailu Mergia and the Walias, Tche Belew, an album of instrumentals released in 1977, is perhaps the most seminal recording released in the aftermath of the 1974 revolution.
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Critic Concert Reviews

The AU Review (Australia)

February 25, 2025
100
%
Hailu Mergia’s nostalgic funk casts a spell at Perth Town Hall

The Guardian (UK)

April 3, 2019
60
%
Mergia’s nimble fingers are dizzying, but an overly robust rhythm section and staid staging make this less thrilling than it should be

Parklife DC (USA)

December 7, 2023
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Hailu Mergia leads his trio in an anticipated performance at Union Stage on Dec. 1, 2023.

Gaffa (Sweden)

June 15, 2022
50
%
Hailu Mergia at Clandestino Festival, Göteborg

Undertoner (Denmark)

June 8, 2022
58
%
Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain

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Latest Release

Pioneer Works Swing (Live) (3 November 2023)