ethiopian discographies AMHA KAIFA PHILIPS

Kaifa Records was found by Ali Abdella Kaifa in 1973. Kaifa released 53 45 singles from 1973 to 1977.
All purple labeled Kaifa releases (from 1975 to 1977) have been manufactured in Greece. The early Kaifa 45s might have been pressed in Libanon by Flex, as they use the 4 number system, some also have the FX prefix.

ALEMAYEHU BOROBOR: Tez Alegn Hagere / Yeshebelewa

Kaifa KF 001 A (FX 7643 A)

Alemayehu Borobor: Tez Aleng Hagere
Arranged by Hailu Mergia
Accompanied by the Walias
Produced by M. Abdella

Kaifa KF 001 B (FX 7644 B)

Alemayehu Borobor: Yeshebelewa
Arranged by Hailu Mergia
Accompanied by the Walias
Produced by M. Abdella

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

This 45 was pressed with blue and yellow labels.

The catalogue number KF 001 is printed on the picture sleeve.

Sleeve printed by Addis Printing P.

Notes:
Hailu Mergia is spelled Haile Mergia on the labels.
Tez Alegn Hagere is spelled "Tez Aleng Hagere" on the label.

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SYOUM GEBREYESS: Mech Ene Terf Felghu / Musika Musika

Kaifa KF 002 A (7703)

Syoum Gebreyess: Mech Ene Terf Felghu
Arranged by Syoum Gebreyess
Accompanied by the Walias
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove' (Buda Musique, France) as "Mètch ené terf fèlèghu"

Kaifa KF 002 B (7704)

Syoum Gebreyess: Musika Musika
Arranged by Syoum Gebreyess
Accompanied by the Walias
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove' (Buda Musique, France) as "Musiqa Muziqa"

Year: 1973
Record pressed in ?

Notes:
"Mech Ene Terf Felghu" is spelled "Meche Ene Terf Felghu" on the label.
Syoum Gebreyess is spelled "Sium Gebreyess" on the labels.

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GETACHEW KASSA: Zemam Sew Lebene / Altegenagenem

Kaifa KF 003 A (7705)

Getachew Kassa: Zemame Sew Lebene
Arranged by Hailu Mergia
Accompanied by the Walias

Kaifa KF 003 B (7706)

Getachew Kassa: Altegenagnenem
Arranged by Hailu Mergia
Accompanied by the Walias

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Notes:
"Zemam Sew Lebene" is spelled "Zemame Sew Lebene" on the label, "Altegenagenem" is spelled "Altegenagnenem".

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GEMECHU ITANA: Sirbi Tole / Tia Sumahatti

Kaifa 7981 A

Gemechu Etana: Sirbi Tole
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema
Accompanied by Orchestra Ethiopia

Kaifa 7982 B

Gemechu Etana: Tia Sumahatti
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema
Accompanied by Orchestra Ethiopia

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Note:Gemechu Itana is spelled "Gemechu Etana" on the labels.
Sirbi Tole spelled "Serbi Tole" on the label, Tia Sumahatti is spelled "Teya Suma Hati".

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MULUKEN MELESSE: Tizita / Alagegnhwatem

Kaifa 7983 A

Muluken Melesse: Tizita (spelled "Tezeta" on the label)
Arranged by Dawit Yifru
Accompanied by the Venus Band

Kaifa 7984 B

Muluken Melesse: Alagegnhwatem (spelled "Alagengewhatem" on the label)
Arranged by Dawit Yifru
Accompanied by the Venus Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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This 45 was pressed with grey and yellow labels.

AYALEW MESFIN: Ketegegne Semi / Melyow Tela Alew

Kaifa 8112 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Ketegegne Semi
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa 8113 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Melyow Tela Alew
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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AYALEW MESFIN: Tezetash Rekik / Harrar Dire-Dawa

Kaifa 8160 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Tezetash Rekik
Arranged by Teshome Deneke
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa 8161 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Harrar Dire Dawa
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

AYALEW MESFIN: Gunfan / Ahun New Tez Yaleno

Kaifa 8162 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Gunfan
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa 8163 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Ahun New Tez Yaleno
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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TESHOME DEMESSE: Hode Mela Mela / Adarashu Bete

Kaifa 8182 A

Teshome Demesse: Hode Mela Mela
Composed by Teshome Demesse

Kaifa 8183 B

Teshome Demesse: Adarashu Bete
Composed by Teshome Demesse

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Note: 'Hode Mela Mela' is just called 'Hode Mela' on the labels.
Teshome Demesse is also spelled 'Teshome Demessie' (Africa TR1)

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AYALEW MESFIN: Rehab / Wegene

Kaifa KF 1 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Rehab
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 1 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Wegene
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Libe Menta Hone / "Endet Liyyeshi"

Kaifa KF 2 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Libe Menta Hone
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 2 B

Ayalew Mesfin: "Endet Liyyeshi"
Thanks to Steve Cormier for transcribing the title of the B-Side from the sleeve. On the label might be a different spelling. Can anyone send label scans for this record?
Steve translated the song title as "you (girl) are special". Thank you, Steve!!

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Ambasel / Yikul Ineramed

Kaifa KF 3 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Ambasel
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 3 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Yikul Ineramed
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: There is a blue and a green sleeve for this 45!

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TELAHUN GESSESE: Ere Indet / Banch Yetenesa

Kaifa KF 13 A

Telahun Gessese: Ere Indet
Composed by Ayele Mamo

Kaifa KF 13 B

Telahun Gessese: Banch Yetenesa
Composed and arranged by Tesfaye Lemma

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece
Note: Titles spelled different on the sleeve, "Ere Endiet" and "Banchi Yetenesa"

TELAHUN GESSESE: Salasb / Alfualna

Kaifa KF 14 A

Telahun Gessese: Salasb
Composed by Ayele Mamo

Kaifa KF 14 B

Telahun Gessese: Alfualna
Composed and arranged by Tesfaye Lemma

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

KETEMA ENDECHAW: Chekolata / Bediron Kemesew

Kaifa KF 15 A

Ketema Endechaw: Chekolata
Arranged by Ketachew Kebed

Kaifa KF 15 B

Ketema Endechaw: Bediron Kemesew
Arranged by Ketachew Kebed

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Tereterkush Betam / Neye Temelesh Belwat

Kaifa KF 16 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Tereterkush Betam
English translation: I'm Very Suspicious of You
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 16 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Neye Temelesh Belwat
English translation: Tell Her to Come Back
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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Kaifa KF 17

ALI MOHAMMED BIRRA: Eshurourou / Hinyadini

Kaifa KF 18 A

Ali Mohammed Birra: Eshurourou
Accompanied by the Adu Birra Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-28: Ali Mohammed Birra - Great Oromo Music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eshurruru"

Kaifa KF 18 B

Ali Mohammed Birra: Hinyadini
Accompanied by the Adu Birra Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-28: Ali Mohammed Birra - Great Oromo Music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Inyaadi'ini"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Mohammed is spelled Mohamed on the labels. Eshurourou is spelled "Eshururu" on Ali´s Kaifa LP.

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ALI MOHAMMED BIRRA: Abba Lafa / Esetin Siarga

Kaifa KF 19 A

Ali Mohammed Birra: Abba Lafa
Accompanied by the Adu Birra Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-28: Ali Mohammed Birra - Great Oromo Music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Abbaa Lafa"

Kaifa KF 19 B

Ali Mohammed Birra: Esetin Siarga
Accompanied by the Adu Birra Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-28: Ali Mohammed Birra - Great Oromo Music', (Buda Musique, France) as "Eessaati si argaa"

There is a red and a blue sleeve for this 45!

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Mohammed is spelled Mohamed on the labels.

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Kaifa KF 20

MAHMOUD AHMED: Asheweyna / Belomy Benna

Kaifa KF 21 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Asheweyna
Written by Shewalul Mengistu / Mahmoud Ahmed
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ashèwèyna"

Kaifa KF 21 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Belomy Benna
Written by Abrar Abde / Mahmoud Ahmed
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Bèlomi Bènna"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Erre Mela - Mechenew /
Abbai Mado - Embewa Belew

Kaifa KF 22 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Erra Mela - Mechenew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Erè mèla mèla" and "Mètché nèw"

Kaifa KF 22 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Abbai Mado - Embewa Belew
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Abbay mado" and "Embwa bèlèw"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Sedegnashe Negne – Sameraye / Endenesh Gedawo

Kaifa KF 23 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Sedegnashe Negne – Sameraye
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Sedètègnash nègn" and "Samerayé"

Kaifa KF 23 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Endenesh Gedawo
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Endénèsh gèdawo"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Tezeta / Eho Ho Gedama

Kaifa KF 24 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Tezeta
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta"

Kaifa KF 24 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Eho Ho Gedama
Accompanied by the Ibex Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ohoho gèdama"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Tezeta is spelled 'Tezzeta' on the label.

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Atawurulign Lela / Ebakish Tarekigni

Kaifa KF 25 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Atawurulign Lela
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Atawurulegn léla"

Kaifa KF 25 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Ebakish Tarekigni
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-7: Ere Mela Mela', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ebakesh tarèqign"

Year: 1975
Record pressed in Greece

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TSEHAI ENDALE: Tsegurewa Wordo / Anten Neiw

Kaifa KF 26 A

Tsehai Endale:Tsegurewa Wordo
Composed by Tesfaye Lema
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema
Accompanied by the Orchestra Ethiopia

Kaifa KF 26 B

Tsehai Endale: Anten Neiw
Composed by Tesfaye Lema
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema
Accompanied by the Orchestra Ethiopia

Year: ?
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Tsegurewa Wordo is spelled "Tsegurewa Worddo" on the label.

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TSEHAI ENDALE: Yebzu Gize Tezeta / Abeba

Kaifa KF 27 A

Tsehai Endale:Yebzu Gize Tezeta
Composed by Tesfaye Lema
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema

Kaifa KF 27 B

Tsehai Endale: Abeba
Composed by Tesfaye Lema
Arranged by Tesfaye Lema

Year: ?
Record pressed in Greece

Note: Misprint on the label: The number on the A side reads FK 27 instead of KF 27.

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Kaifa KF 28

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Kaifa KF 29

AYALEW MESFIN: Che Belew / Gubilye

Kaifa KF 30 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Che Belew
Composed by Ayalew Mesfin
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 30 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Gubilye
Composed by Ayalew Mesfin
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

Note:
"Gubilye" is spelled "Gubeleye" on the label.
The Black Lion Band is called "Blak Lion Orchestra" on the sleeve.

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AYALEW MESFIN: Ghedawou / Yecew Neger

Kaifa KF 31 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Ghedawou
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gèdawo"

Kaifa KF 31 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Yecew Neger
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

AYALEW MESFIN: Yewofie Birr Abeba / Indet Nesh Belulign

Kaifa KF 32 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Yewofie Birr Abeba
Composed and arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 32 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Indet Nesh Belulign
Composed and arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece.

Note: Titles spelled different on the labels: "Yewefe Ber Abeba" and "Endenesh Belulegni". Black Lion Band is spelled "Blak Lion Band" on the sleeve

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AYALEW MESFIN: Sak-Sak-Beyelegni / Ewedish Neber

Kaifa KF 33 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Sak-Sak-Beyelegni
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 33 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Ewedish Neber
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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HIRUT BEKELE: Woine Alew Beju / Jebahar Dar Hareg

Kaifa KF 34 A

Hirut Bekele: Woine Alew Beju
Composed and accompanied by the Police Force Band

Kaifa KF 34 B

Hirut Bekele: Jebahar Dar Hareg
Composed and accompanied by the Police Force Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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HIRUT BEKELE: Letedar Entar / Antewneh Manalegne

Kaifa KF 35 A

Hirut Bekele: Letedar Entar
Arranged by the Police Force Band
Accompanied by the Police Force Band

Kaifa KF 34 B

Hirut Bekele: Antewneh Manalegne
Arranged by the Police Force Band
Accompanied by the Police Force Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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HIRUT BEKELE: Fekregnoche Feredugne / Atetfa Kefite

Kaifa KF 36 A

Hirut Bekele: Fekregnoche Feredugne
Accompanied and composed by the Police Orchestra Band

Kaifa KF 36 B

Hirut Bekele: Atetfa Kefite
Accompanied and composed by the Police Orchestra Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Tashamanalech / Wube Alem

Kaifa KF 37 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Tashamanalech
Accompanied by the Shebelle´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tashamanalètch"

Kaifa KF 37 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Wube Alem
Accompanied by the Shebelle´s Band

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Hedech Ashkbech / Wededkush Afkerkush

Kaifa KF 38 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Hedech Ashkbech

Kaifa KF 38 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Wededkush Afkerkush
English Translation: I´m In Love, I Love You
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Wèdèdku afqèrkush"

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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Kaifa KF 39

GETACHEW KASSA: Endihim-Endihim / Konjo Nesh

Kaifa KF 40 A

Getachew Kassa: Endihim-Endihim
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Walias

Kaifa KF 40 B

Getachew Kassa: Konjo Nesh
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Walias

Year: 1976
Record pressed in Greece

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TAMRAT FERENGI: Anchin Yagegnulet / Fikrishin Kelkiyiw

Kaifa AE 41 A

Tamrat Ferengi: Anchin Yagegnulet
Composed by Amare Shiferaw
Accompanied and arranged by the Sensation Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Antchin yagègnulèt"

Kaifa AE 41 B

Tamrat Ferengi: Fikrishin Kelkiyiw
Composed by Amare Shiferaw
Accompanied and arranged by the Sensation Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: "Tamrat Ferengi" is spelled "Tamerat Ferenj" on the labels, "Anchin Yagegnulet" is spelled "Anchin Yagengulet" and "Fikrishin Kelkiyiw" is spelled "Fikrishen Kelkiyew".
This Kaifa 45 uses an Amha catalogue prefix, AE instead of KF!

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TAMRAT FERENGI: Ya Jaleleto / Bultiko Woya

Kaifa AE 42 A

Tamrat Ferengi: Ya Jaleleto
English translation: My Beautiful Beloved
Written by Tamrat Ferengi
Accompanied and arranged by the Sensation Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ya djalèléto"

Kaifa AE 42 B

Tamrat Ferengi: Bultiko Woya
Accompanied and arranged by the Sensation Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: "Tamrat Ferengi" is spelled "Tamerat Ferenj" on the labels, "Ya Jaleleto" is spelled "Yagalelekow" and "Bultiko Woya" is spelled "Bultikow Weya".
The Sensation Band is spelled "Sensention Band" on the labels.
This Kaifa 45 uses an Amha catalogue prefix, AE instead of KF!

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ASTER AWEKE: Anteye / Lomiye

Kaifa AE 43 A

Aster Aweke: Anteye
Accompanied by the Sensation Band

Kaifa AE 43 B

Aster Aweke: Lomiye
Accompanied by the Sensation Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

Note: This Kaifa 45 uses an Amha catalogue prefix, AE instead of KF!

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ASTER AWEKE: Mulu / Etetu Beredegne

Kaifa AE 44 A

Aster Aweke: Mulu
Arranged by the Sensation Band
Accompanied by the Sensation Band

Kaifa AE 44 B

Aster Aweke: Etetu Beredegnu
Arranged by the Sensation Band
Accompanied by the Sensation Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

Note: This Kaifa 45 uses an Amha catalogue prefix, AE instead of KF!

Notes: "Etetu Beredegne" is spelled "Etet Beredeng" on the picture label.

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Kaifa KF 45

BIZUNESH BEKELE: Bayn Yemitay Edel / Tigel New

Kaifa KF 46 A

Bizunesh Bekele: Bayn Yemitay Edel
Composed by Tezera Haile Michael
Arranged by Tezera Haile Michael
Accompanied by the Dahlak Band

Kaifa KF 46 B

Bizunesh Bekele: Tigel New
English translation: It Is Struggle
Composed by Tezera Haile Michael
Arranged by Tezera Haile Michael
Accompanied by the Dahlak Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tegel nèw"

Year: 1977
Record pressed in ?

Notes: "Bayn Yemitay Edel" is spelled "Bayn Yemitay Idil" on the picture sleeve, "Tigel New" is spelled "Tigle New".
"Dahlak Band" is spelled "Dahalak Band" on the picture sleeve.

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BIZUNESH BEKELE: Atrakegne / Inramed

Kaifa KF 47 A

Bizunesh Bekele: Atrakegne
Composed and arranged by Tezera H. Michael
Accompanied by the Dahlak Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove', (Buda Musique, France) as "Atraqègn"

Kaifa KF 47 B

Bizunesh Bekele: Inramed
Composed and arranged by Tezera H. Michael
Accompanied by the Dahlak Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

Notes: "Atrakegne" is spelled "Atrakegn" on the label, "Inramed" is spelled "Eneramed".
"Dahlak Band" is spelled "Dahalak Band" on the picture sleeve, Tezera Haile Michael is spelled "Tezera H. Micael".

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HIRUT BEKELE: Des Yemiasegne / Ewnetegna Feker

Kaifa KF 48 A

Hirut Bekele: Des Yemiasegne
Arranged by Negusei Dagne

Kaifa KF 48 B

Hirut Bekele: Ewnetegna Feker
Arranged by Negusei Dagne
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove' (Buda Musique, France) as "Ewnètègna Feqer".

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

HIRUT BEKELE: Shega Lij / Teferoh Denknow

Kaifa KF 49 A

Hirut Bekele: Shega Lij
Arranged by Mekonen Mersha

Kaifa KF 49 B

Hirut Bekele: Teferoh Denknow
Arranged by H. Mariam / G. Giorgis

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

AYALEW MESFIN: Good Aderegechegn / Feker Aydelmwey

Kaifa KF 50 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Good Aderegechegn
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove' (Buda Musique, France) as "Gud adèrègètchegn"

Kaifa KF 50 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Feker Aydelmwey
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-13: Ethiopian Groove' (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer aydèlèm wèy"

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Makurefesh Yeker / Ho Bilo Hede

Kaifa KF 51 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Makurefesh Yeker
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 51 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Ho Bilo Hede
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Wubeet / Zebeder

Kaifa KF 52 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Wubeet
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 52 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Zebeder
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

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AYALEW MESFIN: Degmo Layne / Yetembelel-Loga

Kaifa KF 53 A

Ayalew Mesfin: Degmo Layne
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Kaifa KF 53 B

Ayalew Mesfin: Yetembelel-Loga
Arranged by Ayalew Mesfin
Accompanied by the Black Lion Band

Year: 1977
Record pressed in Greece

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