Alemayehu Eshete is an Ethiopian Ethio-jazz singer active since the 1960s who primarily sings in Amharic. Eshetes talent was recognized by colonel Rètta Dèmèqè who invited the young singer to perform with Addis Ababas famous Police Orchestra. Eshete had his first hit (Seul) in 1961 before moving on to found the orchestra Alèm-Girma Band with Girma Bèyènè. Over the course of 15 years, Eshete released some 30 singles until the arrival of the communist Derg junta, which forced Eshete and many other artists into exile.