On February 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the Manning Bar in Sydney will host an exceptional musical event featuring Ethiopian jazz legend Hailu Mergia and Jannis Stürtz of Habibi Funk. Mergia, renowned for his innovative blend of jazz and traditional Ethiopian sounds, will showcase his mastery on keyboard, organ, accordion, and melodica. Stürtz, through his label Habibi Funk, has unearthed rare tracks from the 1960s to 1980s across the Middle East and North Africa, spanning genres like funk, soul, and jazz. Tickets are available for purchase through Moshtix.