Hagere
2015
Biography
Samuel Yirga, a pianist from Addis Ababa, fuses African musical traditions with an adventurous jazz sensibility. After completing his studies, the Ethiopian musician secured a recording contract with Real World Records, the imprint established by Peter Gabriel. In addition to leading his own ensemble on tour, he participates in Dub Colossus, the Ethiopian jazz collective. Yirga issued his first solo piano album, Hagere, in 2011; the following year he delivered Guzo, his second release.
Top Songs
Dance With the LegendGuzo · 2012Guzo4:27- The Blues of Wollo (Dessye Mix)Guzo · 2012Guzo4:45
- Abet Abet (Punt Mix)Guzo · 2012Guzo5:13
- Tiwista (Tinish Mix)Guzo · 2012Guzo5:57
- My HeadGuzo · 2012Guzo5:46
- I Am the Black Gold of the SunGuzo · 2012Guzo5:27
- Firma Ena WereketGuzo · 2012Guzo6:59
- Drop Me ThereGuzo · 2012Guzo8:29
- African DiasporaGuzo · 2012Guzo6:44
- Nou Se SoleilGuzo · 2012Guzo0:56
- Ye Bati KoyitaGuzo · 2012Guzo8:28
- Habasha Diaspora (Addis Piano Mix)Hagere · 2015Hagere6:08
- Ambassel in Box RevisitedHagere · 2015Hagere8:45
Albums
Guzo
2012
Guzo
Play- Abet Abet (Punt Mix)Samuel Yirga5:13
- Tiwista (Tinish Mix)Samuel Yirga5:57
- Firma Ena WereketSamuel Yirga6:59
- Ye Bati KoyitaSamuel Yirga8:28
- Nou Se SoleilSamuel Yirga0:56
- I Am the Black Gold of the SunSamuel Yirga5:27
- Dance With the LegendSamuel Yirga4:27
- My HeadSamuel Yirga5:46
- Drop Me ThereSamuel Yirga8:29
- The Blues of Wollo (Dessye Mix)Samuel Yirga4:45
- African DiasporaSamuel Yirga6:44