Hasabe is a stunning collection of Ethio-groove recordings from Ayalew Mesfin and his Black Lion Band, which was one of Addis Ababa's most vital yet long-overlooked forces of the 1970s. Mixing jazz horn sections, funky wah-wah guitars, trap drum kits and uniquely Ethiopian melodies, Mesfin's sound radiates the energy of a golden era. They were forced underground by the Derg regime in 1974 so his music has remained hidden for decades... until now! This first-ever anthology was curated with Mesfin's involvement and revives his powerful voice, which celebrates Ethiopia's uncolonised musical legacy. This is both a rediscovery and a revelation for funk-infused East African soul.