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Urban Azmaris of the 90s, various artists (1998) Éthiopiques Volume 3: Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music, various artists (1998) Éthiopiques Volume 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale, 1969–1974, Mulatu Astatke (1999) Éthiopiques Volume 5: Tigrigna Music, various artists (1999) Éthiopiques Volume 6: Almaz, Mahmoud Ahmed
Elias Melka Geresu ኤሊያስ መልካ ገረሱ (10 December 1977 – 4 October 2019) was an Ethiopian record producer and songwriter. Elias became popular after successfully composing Teddy Afro's debut album Abugida, which was released in 2001.
Combining traditional music with modern one, the Ethiopian hip hop usually sung in Amharic language. Teddy Yo and Lij Michael often credited as the pioneer of the genre. [4] Addis Ababa is the regional and cultural scene of Ethiopian hip hop music with pioneering artists citing their influences such as Tupac, Eminem, Jay-Z and LL Cool J ...
Many genres like EDM, rock and hip hop blended with the traditional music. Jano Band credited with devising progressive rock with Ethiopian music. [12] Hip hop music emerged in Ethiopia from early to mid-2000s to form the distinct Ethiopian hip hop music. [13] Central pioneering hip-hop musicians are Teddy Yo and Lij Michael. [14] [15]
The following list of Ethiopian artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Ethiopia, of Ethiopian descent or who produce works that are primarily about Ethiopia.
Hailu Mergia was born in 1946 in the Shewa Province of the Ethiopian Empire and moved to Addis Ababa at age 10. [2] He grew up on traditional Oromo, Amhara and Tigrinya songbook melodies, and taught himself the accordion at age 14. [3] In 1952, when he was 14, he dropped out of high school and joined the army music department to support his family.
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Imperial Tiger Orchestra released a first record in 2010, named Addis Ababa, which explored Ethiopian music from the 70s. The second release, Mercato, veered towards a more pop-inspired repertoire from the 80s, and the latest release celebrates Ethiopian culture, from the vibration of the azmari repertoire to the race of the major tribes.