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08 Aug 2025
An Ibex Band Special: The Roha Band Years
The legendary Ibex Band - later known as the iconic Roha Band - played a key role in shaping Ethiopian music from the mid-1970s onward. Though hugely influential, their legacy remains underrecognised. In this special episode, NTS presents a two hour deep dive into their catalogue, tracing their evolution and showcasing rare, overlooked tracks from their archive. Join us as we celebrate the musicians behind the music and explore their lasting cultural impact.
Special thanks to John Henriksson, Johan Egerbladh Eurenius, Muzikawi and Zuret Addis.
Image courtesy of Selam Seyoum Woldemariam.
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Tracklist
- Mahmoud Ahmed, Ibex BandEbakesh Tarèqign
- Tsegaye Eshetu, Roha BandHode Kifu Edaye ፀጋዬ እሸቱ
- ሮሃ ባንድ, Roha Bandከመሞት አልድንም
- Efrem Tamiru. Roha BandMewdeden
- ሮሃ ባንድ, Roha Bandከመሞት አልድንም
- Bezawork Asfaw, Rosa BandTizeta
- Hirut Bekele, Roha Bandየኔ ዓለም Yene Alem
- Kenndy Mengesha, Roha BandEshururu (እሽሩሩ)
- Tilahun Gessesse With Roha BandEnkokelesh (እንቆቅልሸ)
- Mahmoud Ahmed, Roha BandYager Betwa
- Teshome Asegid With Roha BandKalatashew Akale
- Tsehaye Yohannes, Roha BandBe Sewlay Sew Mewded
- Kuku Sebsebe, Roha BandHede Bechama | ሄደ በጫማ (Fikireh Beretabign | ፍቅርህ በረታብኝ)
- Tsehaye Yohannes, Roha BandYaze Yaze
- Mahmoud AhmedErè Mèla Mèla
- ሮሃ ባንድ Roha Bandእየቆረቆረኝ
- Neway Debebe, Roha BandNey Sheger (ነይ ሸገር)
- Tewodros Tadesse, Roha BandAmnalehu
- Kennedy Mengesha, Roha BandZarés (ዛሬስ)