The Lalibelas, Melbourne’s newest Ethio-Jazz collaboration was founded in early 2014, by Ethiopian Bassist Yoseph H Bekele. The Lalibelas are firmly established in the unique fusion of traditional Ethiopian music, with jazz, Afro-funk, soul and Latin rhythms. The Lalibelas extend the boundaries of this genre, combining bass driven melodies, over-riding harmonica and saxophone solos, together with guitar, drums and keys. Melbourne audiences have responded with acknowledgement to the versatility of Bekele’s original compositions and the band’s performance.
The 7 members of The Lalibelas are professionally trained musicians, hailing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Melbourne, Australia. The Lalibelas will be joined on stage by renowned Ethiopian singer Nhatty Man, a household name in Ethiopia. Steadily garnering new support in Australia through his vigorous live performance, Nhatty Man never ceases to get the crowd on their feet.
Listen back to Flight 1067 to Africa with Stani, for a live set from Lalibelas and Nhatty Man.
