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unforgettable scenes from the 1986 Amharic play ' Balcha Aba Nefso'. Dejazmach Balcha Safo was an accomplished Ethiopian military commander and lord protector of the crown, who served in both the first and second Italo-Ethiopian war.

This music transport us back to the 80's, featuring the very famous singers, Kuku and Damtew of that era in the Ethiopian music scene. Kuku is still famous in and outside Ethiopia, where as Damtew Ayele sadly passed away in 2014. (RIP)

Tilahun Gessesse's Amazing song. The first 2 minutes and 30 seconds were uploaded in TH-cam back in Dec 2014 by Atnafu T who tirelessly uploads rare and unique Ethiopian oldies. Coincidentally I had the 2nd half of this song transferred from Real to Real tape and tried to produce this Full version. Thank you Atenafu.

Ethio-Sudan solidarity music event in Khartoum in the 1980's.

Ephrem Tameru and Kuku Sebsebe with Roha Band of Ethiopia. 1980's

This very short clip from the 1980's Balcha Aba Nefso Theater Features Awlachew Dejene one of the best actors of all time.

The original TV clip of Gelawa by Hirut Bekele and Tadele from Police Orchestera, 1980's.

This amazing clip is from early 70's. In the lyrisc ' Adehari Nigus Yebekal Yamogne' is evident that in order to promote their traditional music the group had to insert in between this love song. Brilliant!!!

The beloved Shambel Belayneh back in the days. Performing with Ras Theatre in the 70's.

Ethiopian Oldies - By Ayalew Mesfin, with probably the Imperial Army Band of Ethiopia.

This is another collection of the 1960's Ethiopian music and songs, with Lyrics of Yefeyel Wotete.

From a collection of reel to reel tape. Maybe from the 1960's Army Band in Ethiopia.

Sample collections from the Best Ethiopian Bodyguard Orchestra of the 60's and 70's, Namely Tilahun Gessesse, Bizunesh Bekele, Mahamoud Ahmed, Teferea Kassa, Tezera Hailemichael and Esatu Tessema. These are a reel to reel recordings.