ethiopian discographies AMHA KAIFA PHILIPS

Amha Records was found by Amha Eshete in 1969. Amha released 103 45 singles from 1969 to 1975.

ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Timarkialesh / Ya Tara

Amha AE 100 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Timarkialesh
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974' (Buda Musique, France) as "Timarkyalèsh".

Amha AE 100 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Ya Tara
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974' (Buda Musique, France) as "Ya tara".

This was the very first Amha 45!
Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Lib Tatefalech / Honey Baby

Amha AE 110 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Lib Tatefalech
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974' (Buda Musique, France) as "Leb tatèfalètch".

Amha AE 110 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Honey Baby
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis' (Buda Musique, France).

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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MULATU ASTATKE: Asiyo Bellema / Nefsh Nesh

Amha AE 120 A

Mulatu Astatke: Asiyo Bellema
Recorded in London featuring Frank Holder on vocals and Niaaza Alsherif
Reissued on Soundway 10' SNDW10001
Also reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Assiyo bélléma".

Amha AE 120 B

Mulatu Astatke: Nefsh Nesh
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nèfsh nèsh".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Fiker Fiker Naw / Gizew Honeshyna

Amha AE 130 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Fiker Fiker Naw
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Written by Lemma Demissew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer feqer nèw".

Amha AE 130 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Gizew Honeshyna
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gizéw honèshenna".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Mekeyershene Salawke / Heiwote Abatei Naw

Amha AE 140 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Mekeyershene Salawke
English translation: I Did Not Know You Have Changed
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèkèyèrshin salawq".

Amha AE 140 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Heiwote Abatei Naw
English Translation: My Life Is My Father
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Heywèté abatèy nèw".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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LEMMA DEMISSEW: Adrashash Tefabedgne / Lezelalem Nuree

Amha AE 150 A

Lemma Demissew: Adrashash Tefabedgne
Written & arranged by Lemma Demissew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Adrashash tèfebegn".

Amha AE 150 B

Lemma Demissew: Lezelalem Nuree
Written & arranged by Lemma Demissew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Lèzèlalèm nuri".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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GIRMA BEYENE: Yebekagnale / MULATU ASTATKE: Yegele Tezeta

Amha AE 160 A

Girma Beyene: Yebekagnale
English translation: I give up
Written by Bahta Gebre Hiwot
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yebèqagnal".

Amha AE 160 B

Mulatu Astatke: Yegele Tezeta (instr.)
English translation: My own memory
Music by Mulatu Astatke
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-4: Ethio Jazz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yègellé tezeta".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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GIRMA BEYENE: Set Alamenme /
TESFA MARIAM KIDANE: Yetesfa Tezeta

Amha AE 170 A

Girma Beyene: Set Alamenme
English translation: I don´t trust girls anymore
Written by Girma Beyene
Music by Girma Beyene
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Sét alamenem".

Amha AE 170 B

Tesfa Mariam Kidane: Yetesfa Tezeta
Music by Tesfa Mariam Kidane
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yètèsfa tezeta".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

Note: "Set Alamenme" is spelled "Set Alameneme" on the picture sleeve. "Tesfa Mariam Kidane" is spelled "Tesfamariam Kidane" on the sleeve.

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TESHOME METEKU: Gara Ser Now Betesh /
MULATU ASTATKE: Meche Derische

Amha AE 180 A

Teshome Meteku: Gara Ser Now Betesh
English translation: Your house is at the foot of the hill
Written by Teshome Meteku
Music by Teshome Meteku
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gara ser nèw bétesh".

Amha AE 180 B

Mulatu Astatke: Meche Derische
English translation: When am I going to reach there?
Music by Mulatu Astatke
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-4: Ethio Jazz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mètché dershé".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

Note: "Gara Ser Now Betesh" is spelled "Gara Ser Naw Betesh" on the sleeve.

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TESHOME METEKU: Mote Adeladayou
MULATU ASTATKE: Yekermo Saw

Amha AE 190 A

Teshome Meteku: Mote Adeladayou
Written by Teshome Meteku
Music by Teshome Meteku
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mot adèladlogn".

Amha AE 190 B

Mulatu Astatke: Yekermo Saw
Music by Mulatu Astatke
Arranged by Mulatu Astake
Different cut of the "Ethiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits" LP version, that was reissued on 'éthiopiques-4: Ethio Jazz & musique instrumentale 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèkèrmo sèw".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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TESHOME METEKU: Hasabe / Yezemed Yebada

Amha AE 200 A

Teshome Meteku: Hasabe
English translation: My toughts
Written by Teshome Meteku
Music by Mulatu Astatke
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hasabé".

Amha AE 200 B

Teshome Meteku: Yezemed Yebada
English translation: Family or others
Written by Teshome Meteku
Arranged by Mulatu Astake
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèzèmed yèbaed".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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GIRMA BEYENE: Enken Yelelebish / Ene Negne By Manesh

Amha AE 210 A

Girma Beyene: Enken Yelelebish
English translation: You are flawless
Written by Getachew Degefu
Music by Girma Beyene
Arranged by Mulatu Astake
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Enkèn yèlélèbesh".

Amha AE 210 B

Girma Beyene: Ene Negne By Manesh
English translation: Who is that saying 'it´s me'?
Written by Getachew Degefu
Music by Girma Beyene
Arranged by Mulatu Astake
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ené nègn bay manèsh".

Year: 1969
Record pressed in India

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GETACHEW KASSA: Bechayene Tekezie / Bey Lesenabtesh

Amha AE 220 A

Getachew Kassa: Bechayene Tekezie
Accompanied and arranged by the Soul Ekos Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Betchayén tèkezié".

Amha AE 220 B

Getachew Kassa: Bey Lesenabtesh
Accompanied and arranged by the Soul Ekos Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Bèy lesènabètesh".

Year: 1970
Record pressed in Lebanon

Note: "Bechayene Tekezie" is spelled "Bichayene Tekezie" on the label, "Bey Lesenabtesh" is spelled "Bey Lesenabetsh.

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Musicians mentioned on the sleeve: The Soul Ekos

Drummer

Tesfaye Makonnen

Lead guitar

Alula Yohannes

Organ

Teshome Meteku

Trumpet

Tamerat Ferenge

Saxophone tenor

Twedros Meteku

Base (bass) guitar

Fekade Amdemaskal

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Amha AE 230

The sleeve of the Araya Family has the number AE 230, but the vinyl is labeled AE 630.

ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Afer Yemegnshale / Chiro Adarie Negne

Amha AE 240 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Afer Yemegnshale
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
English translation: I Talk About You Constantly
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Afèr yemègneshal".

Amha AE 240 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Chiro Adarie Negne
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
English Translation: I Became So Lonely
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tchero adari nègn".

Year: 1970
Record pressed in Lebanon

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SEIFU YOHANNES: Mecche Derische / Yekermo Saw

Amha AE 250 A

Seifu Yohannes: Mecche Derische
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mètché dérshé".

Amha AE 250 B

Seifu Yohannes: Yekermo Saw
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèkèrmo séw".

Year: 1970
Record pressed in Lebanon

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ESSATU TESSEMA: Ere Dimamaye / Mushrit / Chibo Aymolan / Abebayenesh

Amha AE 260 A

Essatu Tessema: Ere Dimamaye
Essatu Tessema: Mushrit

Amha AE 260 B

Essatu Tessema: Chibo Aymolan
Essatu Tessema: Abebayenesh
Chibo Aymolan reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Tchebo aymolam", Abebayenesh as "Abèbayénèsh".

Year: 1970/71
Record pressed in Lebanon

Note: 'Ere Dimamaye' is spelled 'Demamaye' on the sleeve and 'Chibo Aymolan' is spelled 'Chibo Aymolam'.

There are two slightly different label variants.

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SEIFU YOHANNES: Mela Mela / Tezeta

Amha AE 270 A

Seifu Yohannes: Mela Mela
Music composed and arranged by the Soul Ekos
Accompanied bei the Soul Ekos
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèla méla".

Amha AE 270 B

Seifu Yohannes: Tezeta
Music composed and arranged by the Soul Ekos
Accompanied bei the Soul Ekos
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) and on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta".

Year: 1971
This record was pressed in Lebanon by SLD (big spindle hole), but also Indian pressings (detachable center) exist.

Note: 'Seifu Yohannes' is spelled 'Seifu Yohanes' on the sleeve.'

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Bechayane Tegodahu / Teredechewalehu

Amha AE 280 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Bechayane Tegodahu
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Betchayén tègodahu".

Amha AE 280 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Teredechewalehu
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèrèdtchéwalèhu".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Nefas Indagyeba / Ayalkem Tedenko

Amha AE 290 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Nefas Indagyeba
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompained by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nèfas endaygèban".

Amha AE 290 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Ayalkem Tedenko
English translation: Boundless worship
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompained by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ayalqem tèdènqo".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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FREW HAILU: Almaz Mene Eda Naw / Iyetegnu Neku

Amha AE 300 A

Frew Hailu: Almaz Mene Eda Naw
Arranged by Frew Hailu
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots', (Buda Musique, France) as "Almaz men eda nèw".

Amha AE 300 B

Frew Hailu: Iyetegnu Neku
Arranged by Frew Hailu
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eyètègnu nèqu".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Yewoine Haregitu / Yelebene Bitayiw

Amha AE 310 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Yewoine Hategitu
Composed by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèwèyn harègitu".

Amha AE 310 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Yelebene Bitayiw
Composed by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèlbén betayiw".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Addis Ababa Bete / Alteleyeshignim

Amha AE 320 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Addis Ababa Bete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Produced by Amaha Eshete
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Addis Abèba bété".

Amha AE 320 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Alteleyeshignim
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Produced by Amaha Eshete
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Altèlèyèshegnem".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

Note: Addis Ababa Bete is spelled 'Addis Abeba Bete' on the label.

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TEWOLDE REDDA: Ab Teqai Kerebi / Nehadar Zeietkewhune

Amha AE 330 A

Tewolde Redda: Ab Teqai Kerebi
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ab teqay querèbi".

Amha AE 330 B

Tewolde Redda: Nehadar Zeietkewhune
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nehadar zèytkèwen".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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HAILE WORKU: Bematebwa Ledagne / Enies Emamaye / Yeborenaw Gamie / Tsegiereda Abeba

Amha AE 340 A

Haile Worku: Bematebwa Ledagne
Haile Worku: Enies Emamaye

Amha AE 340 B

Haile Worku: Yeborenaw Gamie
Haile Worku: Tsegiereda Abeba
Yeborenaw Gamie reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèborèna gamé", Tsegiereda Abeba as "Tsegérèda abèba".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

Note:Enies Emamaye is spelled 'Enais Emamaye' on the label, Tsegiereda Abeba is spelled 'Tsegie Reda Abeba'.

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MENELIK WOSSENACHEW: Belew Bedubaye / Tezeta

Amha AE 350 A

Menelik Wossenachew: Belew Bedubaye
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band

Amha AE 350 B

Menelik Wossenachew: Tezeta
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta".

Year: 1972
Greece pressings (small spindle hole) and Indian pressings (detachable center) exist.

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Nafkot Naw Yegodagne / Yasdestal

Amha AE 360 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Nafkot Naw Yegodagne
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nafqot nèw yègodagn".

Amha AE 360 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Yasdestal
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yasdestal".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

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TAMRAT MOLLA: Ber Ambar Seberelewo / Ene Yewodedquat

Amha AE 370 A

Tamrat Molla: Ber Ambar Seberelewo
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ber anbar sèbèrèlewo".

Amha AE 370 B

Tamrat Molla: Ene Yewodedquat
Composed by Lemma Demissew
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ené yèwèdèdkwat".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in India

Note: "Tamrat Molla" is spelled "Tamra Mola" on the picture sleeve.
"Ber Ambar Seberelewo" is spelled "Ber Ambar Seberelew" on the picture sleeve.
"Ene Yewodedquat" is spelled "Ene Yewededquat" on the picture sleeve.

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TEWOLDE REDDA: Milenu / Momona

Amha AE 380 A

Tewolde Redda: Milenu
Composed by Tewolde Redda
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Milènu".

Amha AE 380 B

Tewolde Redda: Momona
Composed by Tewolde Redda
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèmona".

Year: 1971
Record pressed in Greece

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PADDY GWADA: I Wanna Do My Thing / Please Don´t Go

Amha AE 390 A

Paddy Gwada: I Wanna Do My Thing
Arranged & composed by Paddy Gwada
Accompanied by the Ashanties
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France).

Amha AE 390 B

Paddy Gwada: Please Don´t Go
Arranged & composed by Paddy Gwada
Accompanied by the Ashanties

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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PADDY GWADA: Come On And Do It / Silence

Amha AE 400 A

Paddy Gwada: Come On And Do It
Arranged & composed by Paddy Gwada
Accompanied by the Ashanties
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France).

Amha AE 400 B

Paddy Gwada: Silence
Arranged & composed by Paddy Gwada
Accompanied by the Ashanties

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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ISSATU TESSEMA and SEIFU YOHANNES: Fiker Bekumena /
ISSATU TESSEMA: Ayamaru Ishetie

Amha AE 410 A

Essatu Tessema and Seifu Yohannes: Fikir Bekumena
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer bèqumèna".

Amha AE 410 B

Essatu Tessema: Ayamaru Eshete
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Ayamaru eshèté".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

Note: "Issatu Tessema" is spelled Essatu Tessema" on the labels.
"Fiker Bekumena" is spelled "Fikir Bekumena" on the labels, "Ayamaru Ishetie" is spelled "Ayamaru Eshete".

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MENELIK WOSSENACHEW: Asha Gedawo / Nefse Eko Nat

Amha AE 420 A

Menelik Wossenachew: Asha Gedawo
Accompanied by the Ashanties

Amha AE 420 B

Menelik Wossenachew: Nefse Eko Nat
Accompanied by the Ashanties

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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ABAYNEH DEGENE: Yeberha Lomie / Balengerie / Ereneiete / Balengerie

Amha AE 430 A

Abayneh Degene: Yeberha Lomie
Abayneh Degene: Balengerie
Yeberha Lomie reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: Modern Roots 1971-1975, (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèbèrèha lomi".

Amha AE 430 B

Abayneh Degene: Ereneiete
Abayneh Degene: Balengerie

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: Abayneh Degene is spelled 'Abaineh Dejenie' on the sleeve. Yeberha Lomi is spelled 'Yebereha Lomi', Ereneiete is spelled 'Areneytie' on the sleeve.

Balengerie is the same recording appearing twice on the record.

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MULUKEN MELLESSE: Yemiaslekes Fikir / Hedech Alu

Amha AE 440 A

Muluken Mellesse: Yemiaslekes Fikir
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band

Amha AE 440 B

Muluken Mellesse: Hedech Alu
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) and on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads' as "Hédètch alu".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

An interesting note by Brook Abdu: The Title on the picture sleeve has been changed. "Yemiaslekes Fikir" (crossed out on the left) was replaced by "Enbayen Tiregiw" - which translates to "Wipe away my tears".

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Temeheret Bete / Denyew Deneba

Amha AE 450 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Temeheret Bete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Temhert bété".

Amha AE 450 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Denyew Deneba
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Dènyènw dènèba".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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TSEHAITU BARAKI: Hadareye / Megemeria Fikirie

Amha AE 460 A

Tsehaitu Baraki: Hadareye
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hadarèy".

Amha AE 460 B

Tsehaitu Baraki: Megemeria Fikrie
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèdjèmèrya feqrey".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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Notes:
The information on the sleeve is for AE 470, but the titles on the labels correspond to the music on the record. Many thanks to Francis Falceto for pointing out this!

Here you can find biographical informations about Tsehaitu Baraki.

Many thanks to Jacopo Rimoldi for sending the label scans!

TSEHAITU BARAKI: Bazay / Aminie

Amha AE 470 A

Tsehaitu Baraki: Bazay
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Bazay".

Amha AE 470 B

Tsehaitu Baraki: Aminie
Arranged by Tewolde Redda
Accompanied by Tewolde´s Group
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Aminèy".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

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Notes:
The information on the sleeve is for AE 460, but the titles on the labels correspond to the music on the record. Many thanks to Francis Falceto for pointing out this!

Here you can find biographical informations about Tsehaitu Baraki.

HASSAN ATYA: Kelim Kelim / Yagemil Yasada

Amha AE 480 A

Hassan Atya: Kelim Kelim

Amha AE 480 B

Hassan Atya: Yagemil Yasada

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece.

Hassan Atya´s recordings were probably made in Sudan.

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HASSAN ATYA: Yamalak Yasada / Nenu Yanenu

Amha AE 490 A

Hassan Atya: Yamalak Yasada

Amha AE 490 B

Hassan Atya: Nanu Yanenu

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece.

Hassan Atya´s recordings were probably made in Sudan.

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HASSAN ATYA: Wahed Eyenek / Magafi Anid

Amha AE 500 A

Hassan Atya: Wahed Eyenek

Amha AE 500 B

Hassan Atya: Magafi Anid

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece.

Hassan Atya´s recordings were probably made in Sudan.

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HASSAN ATYA: Ethiopia / Ansa Yagelbi Alhob

Amha AE 510 A

Hassan Atya: Ethiopia

Amha AE 510 B

Hassan Atya: Ansa Yagelbi Alhob

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece.

Hassan Atya´s recordings were probably made in Sudan.

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GEMECHU ITANA: Yakolele / Shemermare Tiya

Amha AE 520 A

Gemechu Itana: Yakolele
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: Modern Roots 1971-1975, (Buda Musique, France) as "Yakolèlé".

Amha AE 520 B

Gemechu Itana: Shemermare Tiya
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: Modern Roots 1971-1975, (Buda Musique, France) as "Shemèrmari tiya".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Yakolele is spelled "Ya Kolele" on the label.

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GETACHEW KASSA: Tezeta (slow) / Tezeta (fast)

Amha AE 530 A

Getachew Kassa: Tezeta (slow)
English translation: Melancholy
Music by the Shebelles
Arranged by the Shebelles
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta slow".

Amha AE 530 B

Getachew Kassa: Tezeta (fast)
English translation: Melancholy
Music by the Shebelles
Arranged by the Shebelles
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta fast".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Both sides were also reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France)

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ABEBE TESSEMA: Ashasha Beyew / Gebre Guracha Gote

Amha AE 540 A

Abebe Tessema: Ashasha Beyew
Accompanied by the Shebelles
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Ashasha bèyèw".

Amha AE 540 B

Abebe Tessema: Gebre Guracha Gote
Accompanied by the Shebelles
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Gèbrè guratch guté".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: Ashasha Beyew is spelled "Ashsha Beyew" on the label, Gebre Guracha Gote is spelled "Gebre Burach Gute".

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TEBEREH TESFA-HUNEGN: Addei Weladitei / Welladka Hazile

Amha AE 550 A

Tebereh Tesfa-Hunegn: Addei Weladitei
Arranged by Assres Tessema
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Adèy wèladitèy".

Amha AE 550 B

Tebereh Tesfa-Hunegn: Welladka Hazile
Arranged by Assres Tessema
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Welladka hazilè".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece.

Produced by Tesfaye Ghebreab.

Notes: Tebereh Tesfa-Hunegn is spelled "Teberhe T. Hunegn" on the sleeve.
Assres Tessema is spelled "Asres Tesema" on the sleeve.

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There are black, multi colored and even red (!) vinyl pressings of this record:

Many thanks to Piotr Dubiel for sending the scans!

ALEMAYEHU ESHETE & HIRUT BEKELE: Temelese /
ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Teye Gidyeleshime

Amha AE 560 A

Alemayehu Eshete & Hirut Bekele: Temelese
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèmèlès".

Amha AE 560 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Teye Gidyeleshime
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèy gedyèlèshem".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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HIRUT BEKELE: Almorkerkum Nebere / Esu Naw Meselegne

Amha AE 570 A

Hirut Bekele: Almorkerkum Nebere
English translation: I Have Never Tried
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Almokèrkum nèbèr".

Amha AE 570 B

Hirut Bekele: Esu Naw Meselegne
English Translation: I Think This Is The One
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Essu nèw mèssèlègn".

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: "Almorkerum Nebere" is spelled "Almokerkum Nebere" on the picture sleeve.
"Esu Naw Meselegne" is spelled "Esu New Messelegne" on the picture sleeve.

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SEYOUM GEBREYES: Hametegnaw / Yehagere Gegna

Amha AE 580 A

Seyoum Gebreyes: Hametegnaw
Accompanied by the Alem-Girma Band
Written by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hamétègnaw".

Amha AE 580 B

Seyoum Gebreyes: Yehagere Gegna
Accompanied by the Alem-Girma Band
Written by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yagèré djègna".

Year: 1972/73
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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MENELIK WOSSENACHEW: Menew Bacher Kere / Eshet Eshet

Amha AE 590 A

Menelik Wossenachew: Menew Bacher Kere
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Arranged by Dawit Yifru

Amha AE 590 B

Menelik Wossenachew: Eshet Eshet
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Arranged by Dawit Yifru

Year: ?
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: "Eshet Eshet" is listed first on the picture sleeve, but is the B-side on the record labels.

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THE ARAYA'S FAMILY: ? / ? – PLEASE HELP!

Amha AE 600

THE ARAYA'S FAMILY: ? / ? – PLEASE HELP!

Amha AE 610

THE ARAYA'S FAMILY: ? / ? – PLEASE HELP!

Amha AE 620

THE ARAYA'S FAMILY: Teweldowal / Balehebet Zuria Abra /
Engeda Negne Ene / Nedowen Ensebseb (Extended Play)

Amha AE 630 A

The Family: Teweldowal
Solomon & his guitar: Balehebet Zuria Abra

Amha AE 630 B

Solomon & his guitar: Engeda Negn Ene
The Family: Nedowen Enesebseb

Year: 1972
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Notes: "Teweldowal" is spelled "Teweldoal" on the sleeve, "Balehebet Zuria Abra" is spelled "Balehebet Zuria Aberra",
Wrong catalogue number (AE 230) on the sleeve.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Enkoy Nat Yabay Dar / Yesew Bet Yesew New

Amha AE 640 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Enkoy Nat Yabay Dar
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Enkoy nat yabay dar".

Amha AE 640 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Yesew Bet Yesew New
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèsèw bét yèsèw nèw".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: Yesew Bet Yesew New is spelled 'Yesew Bet Yesew Naw' on the label.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Kochen Messasate / Eruke Yalesew

Amha AE 650 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Kochen Messasate
Words by Hailu Mekuria
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Qotchègn mèssassaté".

Amha AE 650 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Eruke Yalesew
Words by Hailu Mekuria
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eruq yalèshew".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: "Kochen Messasate" is spelled "Kochen Messassate" on the picture sleeve, "Eruke Yalesew" is spelled "Eruke Yaleshew".

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BEZUAYENE ZEGEYE: Shewit Sendai / Deke Adey

Amha AE 660 A

Bezuayene Zegeye: Shewit Sendai (Cut 1)
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom

Amha AE 660 B

Bezuayene Zegeye: Deke Adey (Cut 3)
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Dèqi adèy".

Year: ?
Record pressed in Greece

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BEZUAYENE ZEGEYE: Woinai / Netsela Mai Mai

Amha AE 670 A

Bezuayene Zegeye: Woinai (Cut 2)
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom

Amha AE 670 B

Bezuayene Zegeye: Netsela Mai Mai (Cut 4)
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nètsèla may-may".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

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BEYENE HABTE: Embi Ila / Tefkereni Zeneberet

Amha AE 680 A

Beyene Habte: Embi Ila
Arranged by Tekle Adhonom
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Embi ila".

Amha AE 680 B

Beyene Habte: Tefkereni Zeneberet
Arranged by Tekle Adhonom
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèfquerèni zenèbèrèt".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: Embi Ila is spelled 'Embiela (Cut 5)' on the label, Tefkereni Zeneberet is spelled 'Tefkereni Tezeberet (Cut 6)'.
Tekle Adhonom is spelled 'Tekle Adhanom' on the labels.

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BAHTA GEBRE HIWOT: Gizie / Tessassategn Eko

Amha AE 690 A

Bahta Gebre Hiwot: Gizie
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gizié".

Amha AE 690 B

Bahta Gebre Hiwot: Tessassategn Eko
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèssassatègn eko".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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SAMUEL BELAY: Aynochish Yirefu / Lebene Shiwshiw

Amha AE 700 A

Samuel Belay: Aynochish Yirefu
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Aynotchesh yerèfu".

Amha AE 700 B

Samuel Belay: Lebene Shiwshiw
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Lèbèné sheweshew".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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Note: Aynochish Yirefu is spelled "Aynochishe Yerefu" on the label, Lebene Shiwshiw is spelled "Lebene Shiwswe".

Many thanks to Timkehet Teffera Mekonen for sending the scans of the picture sleeve!

DAMTEW AYELE: Wofe Yillala /
SAMUEL BELAY: Keresh Endewaza

Amha AE 710 A

Damtew Ayele: Wofe Yillala
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Wèfé yelala".

Amha AE 710 B

Samuel Belay: Keresh Endewaza
Arranged by Teshome Sisay
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Qèrèsh endèwaza".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Kulum / Fikir Endegena

Amha AE 720 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Kulum
Arranged and accompanied by the Ibex band
English translation: Who put the khol on your eyes?
Different version from "Kulun Man Qualesh" on AELP 80, that was reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music' and on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Kulun mankwalèsh".

Amha AE 720 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Fikir Endegena
Arranged and accompanied by the Ibex band
Different version from "Fikir Endegena" on AELP 80, that was reissued on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer endègèna".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

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Note: Mahmoud is spelled 'Mohamud' on the labels.

MAHMOUD AHMED: Ambasel / Mela Mela

Amha AE 730 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Ambasel
Music by the Ibex band
Different version from "Ambasel" on AELP 80, that was reissued on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ambassel".

Amha AE 730 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Mela Mela
Music by the Ibex band
Different version from "Mela Mela" on AELP 80, that was reissued on 'éthiopiques-6: Mahmoud Ahmed - Almaz', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèla mèla".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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Note: Mahmoud is spelled 'Mohamud' on the labels.

AYALEW MESFIN: Lene Anchi Bicha Nesh / Menew Bekerebign

Amha AE 740 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Lene Anchi Bicha Nesh
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Lèné Antchi Bitcha Nèsh".

Amha AE 740 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Menew Bekerebign
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Menèw Bèqèrèbegn".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Teregew Nebere / Konjo Lidge Nat

Amha AE 750 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Teregew Nebere
Written by Ayalew Mesfin
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Terèdjew nèbèr".

Amha AE 750 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Konjo Lidge Nat
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Qondjo ledj nat".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Hasabe / Hedech Gara Zura

Amha AE 760 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Hasabe
Written by Ayalew Mesfin
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hasabé".

Amha AE 760 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Hedech Gara Zura
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hédètch gara zura".

Year: 1973
Record pressed in Greece

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Eskegizew Berchi / Tedesteshal Woy

Amha AE 770 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Eskegizew Berchi
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eskègizéw bèrtchi".

Amha AE 770 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Tedesteshal Woy
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèdèstèshal wèy ?".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Notes: Eskegizew Berchi is spelled 'Esqegizew Berchie' on the Label, Tedesteshal Woy is spelled 'Tedesteshal Woi'.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Konjit / Tilantina Zarie

Amha AE 780 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Konjit
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Qondjit".

Amha AE 780 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Tilantina Zarie
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Telantena zaré".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Memar Memeramer / Shegitu Marie

Amha AE 790 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Memar Memeramer
Accompanied by the Alem-Girma Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèmar mèmèramèr".

Amha AE 790 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Shegitu Marie
Accompanied by the Alem-Girma Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Shègitu marè".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece

Note: "Shegitu Marie" is spelled "Shegitu Mari" on the sleeve.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Yewebdar / Man Yehon Telek Saw

Amha AE 800 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Yewebdar
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1969-1974', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèweb dar".

Amha AE 800 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Man Yehon Telek Saw
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-10: Ethiopian Blues & Ballads', (Buda Musique, France) as "Man Yehon Telleq Sèw".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: "Yewebdar" is spelled "Yewubdar", "Man Yehon Telek Saw" is spelled "Man Yihon Tilk Sew" on the sleeve.

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MENELIK WOSSENACHEW: Mekaberene Liyew / Chereka

Amha AE 810 A

Menelik Wossenachew: Mekaberene Liyew
Arranged by Girma Beyene

Amha AE 810 B

Menelik Wossenachew: Chereka
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tchèrèqa".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

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ABEBE HAILE MICHAEL: Konjitie / Tekelkey Bawaile

Amha AE 820 A

Abebe Haile Michael: Konjitie
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as "Qondjityé".

Amha AE 820 B

Abebe Haile Michael: Tekelkey Bawaile

Note: Abebe Haile Michael is spelled "Abebe H. Micael" on the labels.

Year: 1974
Multi-colored vinyl
Record pressed in Greece

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Ney Denun Tesesh / Wogenie

Amha AE 830 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Ney Denun Tesesh
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nèy dènun tesèsh".

Amha AE 830 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Wogenie
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Wègènié".

Year: 1974
Multi-colored vinyl
Record pressed in Greece

MAHMOUD AHMED: Gubelye / Anchie Enen Wudegigne

Amha AE 840 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Gubelye
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gubelyé".

Amha AE 840 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Anchie Enen Wudegigne
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Antchi enén wedèdjign".

Year: 1974
Record pressed in Greece
Multi-colored vinyl

Note: The sleeve for AE 840 reads the song titles of AE 850! Thanks to Steve Cormier for pointing out this!

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Etu Gela / Alemye

Amha AE 850 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Etu Gela
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Etu gèla".

Amha AE 850 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Alemye
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Alèmyé".

Year: 1974
Multi-colored vinyl
Record pressed in Greece

Note: The sleeve for AE 850 reads the song titles of AE 840! Thanks to Steve Cormier for pointing out this!

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Zenduro / Endewaza

Amha AE 860 A

Telahun Gessesse: Zenduro
Composed by Tesfaye Lemma
Arranged by Tesfaye Lemma

Amha AE 860 B

Telahun Gessesse: Endewaza
Composed by Teffera Kassa
Arranged by Tesfaye Lemma

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: "Tilahun Gessese" is spelled "Telahun Gessesse" on the labels. "Zenduro" is spelled "Zendro" on the label.

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Andun Ken / Selam Lehulatchin

Amha AE 870 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Andun Ken
Composed & arranged by Tesfaye Lemma

Amha AE 870 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Selam Lehulatchin
Composed & arranged by Tesfaye Lemma
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as 'Sèlam lèhulatchen'.

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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Note: Tilahun is spelled "Telahun" on the labels..

MAHMOUD AHMED: Selam Almazeye / Lomiwen Tekebeletch

Amha AE 880 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Selam Almazeye
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Sèlam Almazeyé".

Amha AE 880 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Lomiwen Tekebeletch
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Lomiwen tèqèbèlètch".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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WUBSHET FISEHA: Marie Marwolela / Sew Endayhon Yelem

Amha AE 890 A

Wubshet Fiseha: Marie Marwolela
Accompanied by Exception Five
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mariyé Marwèlèla".

Amha AE 890 B

Wubshet Fiseha: Sew Endayhon Yelem
Accompanied by Exception Five
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-24: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music 1969-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Sèw Endayhon Yèllèm".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Wubshet Fiseha is spelled 'Wubishet Fisseha' on the labels.

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Many thanks to Clément Ménard for sending scans of the labels!

MAHMOUD AHMED: Ney Denun Tesesh / Belaya Belaya

Amha AE 900 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Ney Denun Tesesh
Same recording as AE 830 A
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nèy dènun tesèsh".

Amha AE 900 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Belaya Belaya
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-19: Mahmoud Ahmed 1974 – Alèmyé', (Buda Musique, France) as "Bèlaya Bèlaya".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Gizie Degu Neger / Yieker Memekatish

Amha AE 910 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Gizie Degu Neger
Accompanied by the Equators Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gizié Dègu Nègèr".

Amha AE 910 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Yieker Memekatish
Accompanied by the Equators Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yeqer Mèmèkatesh".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Mahmoud is spelled 'Mohamud' on sleeve and labels.

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Mar Teb Yilal Kafesh / Aynoche Terabu

Amha AE 920 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Mar Teb Yilal Kafesh
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-8: Swinging Addis' (Buda Musique, France) as "Mar tèb yelal kafesh".

Amha AE 920 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Aynoche Terabu
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Aynotché tèrabu".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MULUKEN MELESSE: Wotetie Mare / Ete Endenesh Gedawo

Amha AE 930 A

Muluken Melesse: Wotetie Mare
Arranged by the Equators Band
Accompanied by the Equators Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Wètèté maré".

Amha AE 930 B

Muluken Melesse: Ete Endenesh Gedawo
Arranged by the Equators Band
Accompanied by the Equators Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-1: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eté endénesh gèdawo".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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TELAHUN GESSESSE: Sew Manen Yimeslal / Sima

Amha AE 940 A

Telahun Gessesse: Sew Manen Yimeslal
Arranged and composed by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Accompanied by the Police Orchestra
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèwnèt messosso mètch yenèqanèqal". As the title on the 45 seems to be incorrect it was renamed for the CD release.

Amha AE 940 B

Telahun Gessesse: Sema
Arranged and composed by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Accompanied by the Police Orchestra
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Sema".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: 'Sima' is spelled 'Sema' on the labels.

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HIRUT BEKELE: Yekonjowoch Mender / Man Yawkal Yebetein

Amha AE 950 A

Hirut Bekele: Yekonjowoch Mender
English translation: Village With Beautiful People
Arranged by Ayalew Abebe
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèkondjowotch mendèr".

Amha AE 950 B

Hirut Bekele: Man Yawkal Yebetein
English Translation: Nobody Knows What Goes On Inside My House
Arranged by Ayalew Abebe
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Man yawqal yèbétén".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

TADELE BEKELE: Enafkeshalehu / Anchie Honjo

Amha AE 960 A

Tadele Bekele: Enafkeshalehu
Music by the Police Orchestra
Written by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Arranged by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Enafqeshalèhu".

Amha AE 960 B

Tadele Bekele: Anchi Honjo
Music by the Police Orchestra
Written by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Arranged by Lt. Ayalew Abebe
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Antchi qondjo".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

TEFERRI FELEKE: Kelkyiligne / Aynamaye

Amha AE 970 A

Teferri Feleke: Kelkyiligne
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Kèlkeyelegn".

Amha AE 970 B

Teferri Feleke: Aynamaye
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Aynamayé".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MULUKEN MELESSE: Tenesh Kelebe Lie / Embwa Bellew

Amha AE 980 A

Muluken Melesse: Tenesh Kelebe Lie
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tènèsh kèlbé lay".

Amha AE 980 B

Muluken Melesse: Embwa Bellew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Embwa bèlèw".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Ete hol / Hameta

Amha AE 990 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Ete hol
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eté hoy".

Amha AE 990 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Hameta
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-3: Golden Years of modern Ethiopian music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Haméta".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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Many thanks to Francis Falceto for sending scans of the picture sleeve!

TEKLE TESFAEGZIE: Abadit / Ab Kesri Behana

Amha AE 1000 A

Tekle Tesfaegzie: Abadit
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975, (Buda Musique, France) as "Abadit".

Amha AE 1000 B

Tekle Tesfaegzie: Ab Kesri Behana
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ab qètri berhan".

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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Note: This 45 was released, but was censored (along with AE 1020) by the early Derg regime (in spite the fact that Amha Eshete had had an initial green light from the censorship) and has been the cause of Amha's exile. Original pressings might have been destroyed. The songs rereleased on éthiopiques-5 were taken from the master tapes found in Athens.
Thanks to Francis Falceto for pointing out this.

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Megnot Eko Helme New / Kasegnesh

Amha AE 1010 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Megnot Eko Helme New
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as 'Megnot eko helm nèw'.

Amha AE 1010 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Kasegnesh
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-25: 1971>1975 Modern Roots' (Buda Musique, France) as 'Kasègnèsh'.

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece.

Note: Tilahun is spelled "Telahn" on the labels.

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TEKLE TESFAZGHI: "Sèlam témagwèt" / "Tsebuk zegeber tsebuk zeirekeb"

Amha AE 1020 A

Tekle Tesfazghi: Sèlam témagwèt
Accompanied by the Flames
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-5: Tigrigna music 1970-1975', (Buda Musique, France).

Amha AE 1020 B

Tekle Tesfazghi: Tsebuk zegeber tsebuk zeirekeb
Accompanied by the Flames

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: This 45 was released, but was censored (along with AE 1000) by the early Derg regime (in spite the fact that Amha Eshete had had an initial green light from the censorship) and has been the cause of Amha's exile. Original pressings might have been destroyed. The song rereleased on éthiopiques-5 was taken from the master tapes found in Athens.
Thanks to Francis Falceto for pointing out this.