Zeleke gessesse biography of rory leave

A political refugee, Zeleke Gessesse, was forced to leave his beloved homeland of Ethiopia after the nation fell into a crippling state of political suppression and economic strife. He relocated to the United States, where he pursued studies to university level, and focused intently on developing his burgeoning musical career.

Eventually, Zeleke was joined by his brothers and fellow musicians from Ethiopia. As a musical collective, they formed a band called Dallol. During his successful musical career Zeleke was able to, eventually, accumulate enough capital to pursue a dream he had long harbored. He had always dreamed of owning and operating a world class, live music venue.

His vision was to create a venue where the best Reggae and World Music artists could showcase their talents in a positive environment.

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In , Zeleke became a partial owner of The Wild Hare, which is located in Chicago, Illinois, and he has spent the last 24 years investing his heart and soul in to crafting it into something truly special. In addition to The Wild Hare into the respected venue it is today, Zeleke has never stopped recording, producing and performing his own transcendent music.

He often employs Ethiopian and reggae rhythms. Lyrics are sang in both Amharic and English - with a spattering of Jamaican patois mixed in as well.