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Mahmoud Ahmed · Ethiopian Music DB

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Mahmoud Ahmed

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Also known as: Ahmed Mahmoud, M. Ahmed, Mahamoud Ahmed, Mahmoud Ahem, Mahmoud Amhed, Mahmud Ahmed, Mohammed Ahmed, Mohamoud Ahemed, Mohamud Ahemed, Mohamud Ahmed, Mohamud Ahmet, መሀሙድ አህመድ

Ethiopian vocalist of Gurage descent born May 8, 1941 in the Mercato district of Addis Ababa. First began singing professionally in the early 1960s at the Arizona Club: a semi-legal establishment in Addis Ababa where he worked in maintenance. Owner of and. Though his singing career flourished after Emperor Haile Selassie I. began to ease restrictions on music production, he and his fellow musicians were forced back underground domestically after the Derg coup in 1974 (which eventually resulted in forced dethroning of the Emperor and imprisonment of the imperial family). He continued to play to foreigners, and travelled internationally extensively in the 1980s. He is now a widely-recognized musician at home and abroad, winning the BBC World Music Award in 2007.

Discography

Nafkot Naw Yegodagne / Yasdestal
1971 · Single · Vinyl
Fikir Bezebezegn / Hulum Begizew New
1972 · Single · Vinyl
Vocals
Ebo Lala / Esset Mera
1972 · Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
Vocals
- B2. Esset MeraComposerLyrics
Yeshiharegitu
1972 · Single · Vinyl
Mella Tistegn / Tizita
1972 · Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
Vocals
- B2. TizitaComposerLyrics
Ambasel / Mela Mela
1973 · Single · Vinyl
Wubetuan Alisma / Kantchi Gar Kalhone
1973 · Single · Vinyl
Vocals
No cover
Mahmoud Ahmed
1973 · Album · Vinyl
Vocals
Kulum / Fikir Endegena
1973 · Single · Vinyl
Befikir Atkeligi / Yefikir Wuha Temu
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Vocals
No cover
Mahmoud Ahmed
1974 · Album · Vinyl · 5 tracks ▾
- A2. GubelyeWritten By
- A4. AlemyeWritten By
- A5. WogenieWritten By
- B6. TezetaWritten By
- B9. EyewdemamuWritten By
Yalem Baytewarnegn / Tidar Lenurachen
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Vocals
Gebtout Yehon Fikren / Antchin Kalkhu
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Vocals
Alem Alem / Indet Lilefew
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Etu Gela / Alemye
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Inku Messay / Tchila Atibey
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Ney Denun Tesesh / Wogenie
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Gubelye / Anchie Enen Wudegigne
1974 · Single · Vinyl
Ere Mela Mela
1975 · Album · Vinyl
Asheweyna
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Tezeta
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Atawurulign Lela / Ebakish Tarekigni
1975 · Single · Vinyl
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Sidetegnash Negn
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Ney Denun Tesesh / Belaya Belaya
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Gizie Degu Neger / Yieker Memekatish
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Selam Almazeye / Lomiwen Tekebeletch
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Mar Teb Yilal Kafesh / Aynoche Terabu
1975 · Single · Vinyl
Jeguol Naw Betwa
1978 · Album · Vinyl · 2 tracks ▾
- A3. Fetsum Dink Lij NeshComposer
- B6. Bemin Sebeb LitlashComposer
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · Vinyl
Vocals
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · CD
Vocals
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · CD
Vocals
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · Cassette
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · Vinyl
Vocals
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1986 · Album · Vinyl
Vocals
No cover
Yager Betua Aynama
1986 · Album · Cassette
Lyrics
No cover
Ere Mela Mela
1993 · Album · CD
Vocals
No cover
Hulum Yisma
1993 · Album · Cassette
No cover
Mohamoud Ahemed
1993 · Album · Cassette
No cover
ትዝታዎችትዝታዎች
1994 · Album · Cassette
No cover
Mohamoud Ahemed
1995 · Album · Cassette
No cover
Tizita
1996 · Compilation · CD
Vocals
No cover
Soul Of Addis
1997 · Album · CD
Producer
Live In Paris
1997 · Album · CD
No cover
Live In Paris
1997 · Album · CD
Live In Paris
1997 · Album · CD
No cover
Slow Collections
1998 · Album · CD
No cover
Untitled
1998 · Album · Cassette
Éthiopiques 6: Almaz
1999 · Album · CD
Written By
No cover
Éthiopiques 7: Erè Mèla Mèla
1999 · Album · CD
No cover
3የማሕሙድ አሕመድ ኛ አልበም
2000 · Album · Cassette
No cover
Hulum Ysima
2000 · Album · CD
No cover
Yitbarek
2003 · Album · CD
No cover
Erè Mèla Mèla
2003 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
ComposerWritten By
- B5. Ebakesh TarèqignWritten By
Tizita (Volume 1)
2003 · Compilation · CD
Vocals
Tizita (Volume 2)
2003 · Compilation · CD
Vocals
No cover
Yitbarek (2nd Edition)
2004 · Album · CD
Éthiopiques 19: Alèmyé
2005 · Album · CD · 5 tracks ▾
- 1. AlèmyéWritten By
- 2. WègèniéWritten By
- 4. Eyèw DemamuWritten By
- 8. GubelyéWritten By
- 9. TezetaWritten By
Ethiogroove
2007 · Album · Other
Vocals
Éthiopiques 26: Mahmoud Ahmed & The Imperial Bodyguard Band (1972-74)
2010 · Compilation · CD
Ethiopiques Live !
2010 · Album · Other · 6 tracks ▾
Vocals
- 2. Alew Ende MelaPerformer
- 9. Fetsum Denq Lidj NeshPerformer
- 10. Atawurulegn LelaPerformer
- 12. TezetaPerformer
- 14. Ere Mela MelaPerformer
- 15. AshkaruPerformer
No cover
Jeguol Naw Betwa
2011 · Album · Vinyl
No cover
Mahmoud Ahmed
2012 · Album · Vinyl · 5 tracks ▾
- A2. GubelyeWritten By
- A4. AlemyeWritten By
- A5. WogenieWritten By
- B6. TezetaWritten By
- B9. EyewdemamuWritten By
No cover
Erè Mèla Mèla
2013 · Album · Vinyl
Tchero Adari Nègn / Bèmin Sèbèb Litlash
2015 · Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- 2. Bèmin Sèbèb LitlashPerformerWritten By
No cover
Tchero Adari Negn / Bemen Sebeb Letlash
2015 · Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- B2. Bemen Sebeb LetlashPerformer
Aynotché Tèrabu / Mètch Ené Terf Fèlèghu
2016 · Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- A1. Aynotché TèrabuPerformer
No cover
Mar Teb Yilal Kafesh / Aynoche Terabu
2017 · Single · Vinyl
Ere Mela Mela
2018 · Single · Vinyl
No cover
Mahmoud Ahmed
Album · Cassette
እሱማ ፍቅር ነጡ ጠጣት ሳሰሁ ገናእሱማ ፍቅር ነጡ ጠጣት ሳሰሁ ገና
Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- A1. እሱማ ፍቅር ነጡእሱማ ፍቅር ነጡPerformer
?አምሳሉ ተጠራጠርስ አኀዴ
Single · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- B2. ?ተጠራጠርስ አኀዴPerformer
No cover
Yitbarek
Album · CD
No cover
Ere Mela Mela (Modern Music From Ethiopia)
Album · CD
VocalsWritten By
No cover
4 = 4 Star Singersኮከብ ድምፃውያን
Compilation · Cassette · 3 tracks ▾
No cover
ማሕሙድ በማንዶሊንማሕሙድ በማንዶሊን
Album · Cassette
No cover
Untitled
Album · Cassette
No cover
Tezzeta Enqu - 1984
Album · Cassette
No cover
በጊታርበጊታር
Album · Cassette
No cover
2ማሕሙድ አሕመድ ኛ በክራር
Album · Cassette
No cover
1ማሕሙድ አሕመድ ኛ በክራር
Album · Cassette
No cover
ትዝታዎችትዝታዎች
Album · Cassette
ማህሙድ አህመድ ከሮሃ ባንድ ጋርማህሙድ አህመድ ከሮሃ ባንድ ጋር
Album · Cassette
No cover
ይትባረክይትባረክ
Album · CD
No cover
1የማሕሙድ አሕመድ ኛ አልበም
Album · Cassette
No cover
ማህሙድ አህመድማህሙድ አህመድ
Album · Cassette
No cover
1985 / 1992
Album · Cassette
No cover
Hulum Yisma - 1993ሁሉም ይስማ
Album · Cassette
No cover
ሥንቅሽ ይሁንሥንቅሽ ይሁን
Album · Cassette

Credits & appearances

Releases and tracks where Mahmoud Ahmed is credited but not the main artist.

The Best Of Walias
1981 · Album · Vinyl · 2 tracks ▾
- A4. AshkaruVocals
- B6. Inchi Libbe Echo NawVocals
Under African Skies
1989 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾
- D25. Ya Selame LaloPerformerWritten By
No cover

Under African Skies

1989 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

25. Ya Selame LaloPerformerWritten By

Under African Skies (From The BBC TV Series)

Under African Skies (From The BBC TV Series)

1989 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

D25. Ya Selame LaloPerformerComposer

No cover

Under African Skies

1989 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

25. Ya Selame LaloPerformerWritten By

No cover

Under African Skies

1989 · Compilation · Cassette · 1 track ▾

D25. Ya Selame LaloPerformerWritten By

Éthiopiques 1 - Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

Éthiopiques 1 - Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

1997 · Compilation · CD · 3 tracks ▾

4. Gizié Dègu NègèrPerformer
5. Yeqer MèmèkateshPerformer
6. Aynotché TèrabuPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques - L'âge D'or De La Musique Ethiopienne / Golden Years Of Ethiopian Music

1997 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

1. Sedètègnash NègnPerformer
10. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformer

No cover

እርሳኝእርሳኝ

1997 · Album · Cassette · 1 track ▾

B8. ሲያ ደቹ ነመ ጕባሲያ ደቹ ነመ ጕባLyricsComposer

Éthiopiques 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

Éthiopiques 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

1998 · Compilation · CD · 3 tracks ▾

1. Kulun MankwalèshPerformer
2. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer
19. Sèlam AlmazeyéPerformer

Éthiopiques 8: Swinging Addis

Éthiopiques 8: Swinging Addis

2000 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

2. Mar Teb Yilal KafeshPerformer

Éthiopiques 10: Tezeta - Ethiopian Blues & Ballads

Éthiopiques 10: Tezeta - Ethiopian Blues & Ballads

2002 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

8. TezetaPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2004 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

11. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformerWritten By

No cover

Éthiopiques 1 - Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

2004 · Compilation · Digital · 3 tracks ▾

4. Gizié Dègu NègèrPerformer
5. Yeqer MèmèkateshPerformer
6. Aynotché TèrabuPerformer

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2004 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

11. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2004 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

11. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformerWritten By

25 Ans Radio Nova

25 Ans Radio Nova

2006 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

66. Ere Mela MelePerformer

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

2007 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B7. Kulun: MankwalèshPerformer

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques (Hypnotic Grooves From The Legendary Series)

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques (Hypnotic Grooves From The Legendary Series)

2007 · Compilation · CD · 4 tracks ▾

7. Erè Mèla MèlaPerformerWritten By
8. Mètché NèwPerformerWritten By
26. Atawurulegn LélaPerformerWritten By
27. Fetsum Denq Ledj NèshPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Ballads

2007 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

1. TizitaPerformer
11. Teyikesh TerejiPerformer

No cover

The Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Chic-Chic-Ka

2007 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

1. Anchi Bale GammëPerformer
9. Derra & Ye-SelalëwaPerformer

No cover

The Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Dance

2007 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

2. AlawekishilignimPerformer
8. AshkaruPerformer

No cover

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques (Hypnotic Grooves From The Legendary Series)

2007 · Compilation · CD · 4 tracks ▾

7. Erè Mèla MèlaPerformerWritten By
8. Mètché NèwPerformerWritten By
26. Atawurulegn LélaPerformerWritten By
27. Fetsum Denq Ledj NèshPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Ethiopian Millennium Collection

2007 · Compilation · CD · 6 tracks ▾

12. TizitaPerformer
22. Teyikesh TerejiPerformer
23. Anchi Bale GammëPerformer
31. Derra & Ye-SelalëwaPerformer
37. AlawekishilignimPerformer
43. AshkaruPerformer

No cover

11 Ethio-Punk Songs

2007 · Album · Other · 1 track ▾

11. [Bonus] NetotnèWritten By

No cover

25 Ans Radio Nova

2008 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

66. Ere Mela MelePerformer

Punt (Made In Ethiopia)

Punt (Made In Ethiopia)

2009 · Album · CD

ComposerPerformer

More Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3

More Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3

2009 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B6. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer

Nova 24h

2009 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

221. TezetaPerformer

No cover

2009 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

26. Atawurulegn LélaPerformer

No cover

Beginner's Guide To African Voices

2010 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

29. Etu GèlaPerformerArrangement

Africa : 50 Years Of Music (1960/2010 : 50 Ans D'Indépendances)

Africa : 50 Years Of Music (1960/2010 : 50 Ans D'Indépendances)

2010 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

72. Ere Mela MelaPerformerWritten ByComposer

Free Africa

2010 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

33. TezetaPerformer

No cover

2010 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

33. TezetaPerformer

No cover

Nahom Favorite Vol. 23

2010 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

1. Betizita KignetPerformer

No cover

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques - Cult Hits From The Original Series

2011 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

5. Bèlomi BènnaPerformerWritten By
9. Alèm AlèmPerformer

No cover

Last Time Around

2011 · Compilation · Cassette · 1 track ▾

B14. GunbelyePerformer

No cover

1960/2010 : Africa : 50 Years Of Music (1960/2010 : 50 Ans D'Indépendances) Bonus Edition

2011 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

72. Ere Mela MelaPerformerWritten ByComposer

No cover

Beginner's Guide To African Blues

2011 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

13. Bemin Sebeb LetlashPerformer

No cover

Nahom Favorite Vol 4: Yetizitawoch Tizita

2011 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

1. Mahamoud AhmedPerformer

Eshet Eshet

2012 · Album · Cassette · 1 track ▾

A3. YeshiharegituPerformer

Hasabè =

Hasabè =ሓላሌ

2012 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B6. Aynotché TèrabuPerformer

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2012 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

3. Ohoho GedamaPerformer
20. Maljam Kehnoelish (If This Is What You Want)Composer

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2012 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

A2. Ohoho GedamaPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2012 · Compilation · Digital · 1 track ▾

3. Ohoho GedamaPerformer

No cover

2012 · Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

2. Enqu MèssayPerformer

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

2012 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

3. Ohoho GedamaPerformer
20. Maljam Kehnoelish (If This Is What You Want)Composer

Yetchalal =

Yetchalal =ይቻላል።

2012 · Album · CD · 1 track ▾

2. Bèlomi BènnaWritten By

No cover

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

2013 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B7. Kulun: MankwalèshPerformer

Yetchalal

2013 · Album · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

A4. Bèlomi BènnaWritten By

Heavenly Ethiopiques (The Best Of The Ethiopiques Series)

Heavenly Ethiopiques (The Best Of The Ethiopiques Series)

2014 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

C12. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformer

No cover

More Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3

2014 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B6. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer

No cover

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

2014 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B7. Kulun: MankwalèshPerformer

No cover

More Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3

2015 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B6. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1

2015 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B7. Kulun: MankwalèshPerformer

Yetchalal

2015 · Album · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

A4. Bèlomi BènnaWritten By

Slice Of Earth - An International Music Compilation

Slice Of Earth - An International Music Compilation

2016 · Compilation · Cassette · 1 track ▾

A8. Anchie Enen WudeginPerformer

No cover

Ethiopiques Box.7"

2017 · Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

7. Mar Teb Yilal KafeshPerformer
8. Aynoche TerabuPerformer

No cover

Wanted Afrobeat

2017 · Compilation · Digital · 1 track ▾

14. Mar Teb Yelal KafeshPerformer

Ethiopiques Box.7"

Ethiopiques Box.7"

2017 · Compilation · Vinyl · 2 tracks ▾

G7. Mar Teb Yilal KafeshPerformer
H8. Aynoche TerabuPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques 1 - Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

2017 · Compilation · CD · 3 tracks ▾

4. Gizié Dègu NègèrPerformer
5. Yeqer MèmèkateshPerformer
6. Aynotché TèrabuPerformer

Ethiopiques Box.7" Vol 2

Ethiopiques Box.7" Vol 2

2018 · Compilation · Vinyl · 2 tracks ▾

G7. Ere Mela Mela Meche NewPerformer
H8. Abbay Mado Embwa BelewPerformer

Slice Of Earth

2018 · Compilation · Cassette · 1 track ▾

A8. Anchie Enen WudeginPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques 1 - Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

2019 · Compilation · Digital · 3 tracks ▾

4. Gizié Dègu NègèrPerformerVocals
5. Yeqer MèmèkateshPerformerVocals
6. Aynotché TèrabuPerformerVocals

No cover

More Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3

2021 · Compilation · Vinyl · 1 track ▾

B6. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer

No cover

Ethiopian Rare Groove: Rare Funky Songs From Ethiopia

2026 · Compilation · Vinyl · 2 tracks ▾

A1. Aynotche TerabuPerformer
D20. Bemem Sebeb LetlashPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques 10: Tezeta - Ethiopian Blues & Ballads

Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

8. TezetaPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques - Cult Hits From The Original Series

Compilation · CD · 2 tracks ▾

5. Bèlomi BènnaPerformerWritten By
9. Alèm AlèmPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques 8: Swinging Addis

Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

2. Mar Teb Yilal KafeshPerformer

No cover

Éthiopiques 3 : Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975

Compilation · CD · 3 tracks ▾

1. Kulun MankwalèshPerformer
2. Lomiwen TèqèbèlètchPerformer
19. Sèlam AlmazeyéPerformer

No cover

The Very Best Of Éthiopiques (Hypnotic Grooves From The Legendary Series)

Compilation · CD · 4 tracks ▾

7. Erè Mèla MèlaPerformerWritten By
8. Mètché NèwPerformerWritten By
26. Atawurulegn LélaPerformerWritten By
27. Fetsum Denq Ledj NèshPerformerWritten By

No cover

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Ethiopia

Compilation · CD · 1 track ▾

11. Bèmen Sèbèb LetlashPerformerWritten By

No cover

የብሩህ ተስፋ እሸትየብሩህ ተስፋ እሸት

Album · Cassette · 1 track ▾

A4. ቅድሚያ ለፍቅርቅድሚያ ለፍቅርVocals