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Bizunesh Bekele [2] (Amharic: ብዙነሽ በቀለ; 1936 – 25 June 1990) was an Ethiopian soul singer who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s of Golden Age. She was referred to as "Aretha Franklin of Ethiopia" due to similitude of musical style. Her songs were released in her native Amharic language. [3] [4]
Aster Aweke [ʔəsɨteɾɨ ʔəwək'ə] (Amharic: አስቴር አወቀ; born 1959) [1] is an Ethiopian singer-songwriter. Aster's voice has attracted broader public popularity, especially tracing back in 1990s singles and her single "Abebayehosh" in Ethiopian New Year.
The Ethiopian Golden Age of Music was an era of Ethiopian music that began around the 1960s to 1970s, until the Derg regime progressively diminished its presence through politically motivated persecutions and retributions against musicians and companies, which left many to self-imposed exile to North America and Europe.
Ali Mohammed Musa [1] (Oromo: Alii Birraa; 29 September 1950 – 6 November 2022), known professionally as Ali Birra, was an Ethiopian singer.He was regarded as the most popular Oromo icon, as well as an influential artist in the other regions and urban areas of Ethiopia.
Many of the CDs compile songs from various singles and albums that Amha Records, Kaifa Records and Philips-Ethiopia released during the 1960s and 1970s in Ethiopia. Prominent singers and musicians from this era appearing on Éthiopiques releases include Alemayehu Eshete , Asnaketch Worku , Mahmoud Ahmed , Mulatu Astatke and Tilahun Gessesse .
Tilahun's death left a lasting impact on the Ethiopian music community, one that has been unmatched with wavering support from other Ethiopian figures. Most notably, Tamagn Beyene, a close friend to Tilahun. A year after Tilahun's passing, a memorial service was held by Tamagn to honor the life and legacy of Tilahun.
Ye Ethiopia Lijoch TV (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ልጆች ቲቪ) is an Ethiopian children's channel headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Owned by Ethiopia Lijoch P.L.C., it was launched in April 2019. The channel broadcasts programming mainly in Amharic with some programming in English.
Tizita songs are a popular music genre in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It's named after the Tizita Qañat mode/scale used in such songs. [1] Tizita is known for strongly moving listener's feelings not only among the Amhara, but a large number of Ethiopians, in general. [5] Western sources often compare tizita to the blues.