{"product_id":"tilayes-saxophone","title":"Tilaye's Saxophone","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eTilaye Gebre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands as one of Ethiopia’s most influential saxophonists, a central figure in Addis Ababa’s fertile musical landscape during the 1970s. A founding member of the Equators, later the Dahlak Band, he helped define the sound of hotel residencies that blended rhythm and blues, soul, funk, and contemporary Ethiopian styles. His arrangements and performances were key to records by artists including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eAster Aweke\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eMahmoud Ahmed\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eTilahun Gessesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eMuluken Melesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing him at the heart of a scene where a small group of musicians shaped an entire culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eEducated at the Haile Selassie First Theatre in Addis Ababa, Tilaye was among a select few able to study music full-time, which positioned him for the prolific period that followed. With the Dahlak Band, he secured a residency at the Ghion Hotel, developing a distinctive approach rooted in live performance and one-take recordings. His arranging work on Muluken Melesse’s first solo album exemplifies his role in shaping Ethiopian popular music during a turbulent era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eAfter touring with the Walias Band, Tilaye remained in the United States, performing internationally and further enhancing his reputation. His legacy as musician and arranger continues to resonate, with rare recordings now rediscovered and celebrated decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilaye Gebre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57223115899215,"sku":"4826","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6785\/6975\/files\/213158-tilaye-gebre-tilayes-saxophone-with-the-dahlak.jpg?v=1773317797","url":"https:\/\/secondlinerecords.com\/products\/tilayes-saxophone","provider":"Second Line Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}