THE STORY BEGINS
The idea for Emperor In Exile began on an extended dog walk, during the pandemic, with a chance discovery by the banks of the River Avon in Bath — in a quiet overgrown area some intriguing Rastafarian graffiti marked the years Haile Selassie was exiled to the city.
The graffitied words read - "From 1936 to 1941 Haile Selassie Walked This Path”
Writing Starts
The music and words are created by Alan Seviour and Mark Archer who have researched and written the songs, combining historical insight with a shared passion for music and storytelling.
They have drawn together a formidable group of performing artists and sound engineers for this unique music project.
thanks & praises
£7,700 RAISED - 170 SUPPORTERS - 2 MONTHS
The project has been made possible through the support of our community. In just two months, we raised £7,700 through a crowdfunding campaign, with 170 pledges from supporters who believed in bringing this story to life.
Thank you to everyone who supported the project from the beginning.
The album is due for release in Summer 2026 on limited edition vinyl - pre-release album orders are available from the 1st April.