Hailu Mergia Tickets

Hailu Mergia Concert Tickets

Enjoy Hailu Mergia tickets at your fingertips thanks to TicketSmarter. As a major star of the Ethiopian music scene in the 1970s, organ player Hailu Mergia and his Walias Band created a groundbreaking mix of traditional melodies and psychedelic funk and soul grooves, although international recognition eluded him until he was finally re-discovered by a young American audience in the 2000s. Born in the ancient city of Debre Birhan in the central Shewa Province, he was raised on tribal songs from the Oromo, Amhara and Tigrinya cultures before learning the accordion as a 14-year-old while serving in the Ethiopian army, later discovering the electronic organ in the 1960s.

He plied his trade playing long sessions in Addis Ababa hotels and clubs for tourists and the upper classes, but a cultural revolution and the influx of Motown, soul and jazz records brought in by US Peace Corps led to a golden age of experimental Ethiopian pop music with Mergia and Walias at the forefront.

The hypnotic, funky synth sound was best captured on the popular hit 'Musicawi Silt' and Mergia's landmark album 'Tche Belew' in 1977, but amid civil war, famine and a Marxist dictatorship, Mergia and Walias headed to America on tour in 1981. A lukewarm response in the US caused the band to split after two years, but Mergia went on to release the solo album 'Hailu Mergia and his Classical Instrument: Shemonmuanaye' in 1985, before settling in Washington DC and working as a taxi driver.

Between shuttling people to and from the airport he continued to play for his own pleasure on an old Moog synthesiser, until obscure music obsessive Brian Shimkovitz stumbled upon his recordings and offered to reissue them through his Awesome Tapes from Africa label in 2013.

Despite his humble, shy nature, his old albums became popular with young, Brooklyn hipsters and nerdy record collectors alike and he put together a trio to play gigs across the US and Europe and tour with the indie band Beirut. He finally released a brand new album 'Lala Belu' in 2018 and its mesmerising, free-form grooves and vibrant, intoxicating energy cemented his reputation as a groundbreaking maestro of Ethio-jazz. The demand for Hailu Mergia tickets speaks to a trend of world music artists reaching a growing audience.

Hailu Mergia Ticket Prices

Hailu Mergia ticket prices may vary. The price of seats sold at TicketSmarter may be affected by venue, city and ticket demand, among other factors. Seating proximity to the stage will typically increase ticket prices.

How much are Hailu Mergia tickets?

While the price of Hailu Mergia tour tickets may vary, tickets for other artists in the genre start from as low as the $20 range to over $100. In general, cheap Hailu Mergia tickets will likely be found in the rear of the venue, with seats closer to the stage rising in price. Demand is the primary factor in determining ticket prices for general-admission club shows.

Hailu Mergia may also be found performing at a popular music festival. Three-day passes for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival may often be found for about $180. Purchase your tickets at TicketSmarter today.

The average price of Hailu Mergia concert tickets is $239.83 a ticket. Fans of world music can find cheap Hailu Mergia tickets for just $133.60 a ticket. VIP tickets and meet-and-greet packages are the most expensive ticket options. These ticket upgrades can cost as high as $554.22 per ticket. 

Hailu Mergia Tour Dates & Concert Schedule

TicketSmarter is constantly updated with up-to-the-minute Hailu Mergia tour dates. Be sure to check our site to know when you can see Hailu Mergia at a venue near you. It is likely that a Hailu Mergia tour will last between three and six months, and reach venues all across the nation. Don't miss out on an opportunity to catch Hailu Mergia at festivals like KCRW's World Festival in Los Angeles, CA or Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville, CA.

2024 is your year to see Hailu Mergia live in concert. The hit world music performer has 1 live concerts planned for this year. Be there for Hailu Mergia next show on July 21st, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Union Park. This exciting show will take place at 1501 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL. Pitchfork Music Festival - Alanis Morissette, Brittany Howard, and MUNA (Sunday) concert tickets for this performance range from $133.60 to $554.22 a ticket. 

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Hailu Mergia show tickets usually go on sale roughly three to four months before the performances take place. No presale codes are needed to buy tickets on our site.

Hailu Mergia Seating Chart

Venues at which Hailu Mergia will perform tend to vary based on the style of the tour. If Hailu Mergia tour dates are taking place in a theatre setting, a number of seating sections may be available. Orchestra, mezzanine, loge and balcony areas are all typical of theatre-style venues. Seating for general admission venues is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Hailu Mergia will typically perform for the largest crowds at festival dates. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival usually sees thousands of attendees annually. TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart is designed to help you find and select your preferred event seats.

You can find Hailu Mergia playing at the Union Park on July 21st, 2024 at 12:00pm. This fantastic concert venue is located at 1501 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL. You'll want to order your tickets soon because there are only 23 Pitchfork Music Festival - Alanis Morissette, Brittany Howard, and MUNA (Sunday) tickets still available for this event. Tickets to this concert start at $133.60 for seats in the balcony and mezzanine section. Premium VIP seats in the center orchestra section can cost as high as $554.22. 

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Songs from the Hailu Mergia Tour Setlist

Hailu Mergia's setlist while performing in London , ENG at “Islington Assembly Hall” included the following songs:

1. Tche Belew
2. Shemonmuanaye
3. Shemendefer
4. Lala Belu
5. Tezeta
6. Wede Harer Guzo
7. Yene Abeba

Source: Setlist.fm