Alèmayèhu Eshèté

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Born
1941
Born In
Jimma, Oromīya, Ethiopia
Died
2 September 2021 (aged 80)
Alemayehu Eshete (also written Alèmayèhu Eshèté in French) is an Ethiopian Ethio-jazz singer active since the 1960s who primarily sings in Amharic. Eshete's talent was recognized by colonel Rètta Dèmèqè who invited the young singer to perform with Addis Ababa's 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. Al… read more
Alemayehu Eshete (also written Alèmayèhu Eshèté in French) is an Ethiopian Ethio-jazz singer active since the 1960s who primarily sings in Amharic. Eshete's talent was recognized by colonel Rètta Dèmèqè who invited the young singer to perform with Addis Ababa's famous Police Orchest… read more
Alemayehu Eshete (also written Alèmayèhu Eshèté in French) is an Ethiopian Ethio-jazz singer active since the 1960s who primarily sings in Amharic. Eshete's talent was recognized by colonel Rètta Dèmèqè who invited the young singer to perform with Addis Ababa's famous Police Orchestra. Eshete had his first hit ("Seul") in 1961 before moving on… read more

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1 Ayalqem Tedénqo Ayalqem Tedénqo
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2 Play track Addis Ababa Bété Addis Ababa Bété
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3 Play track wanted afrobeat: from diggers to music lovers Tchero Adari Nègn
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4 Play track Ethiopiques, Vol. 10 : Ethiopian Blues & Ballads Alteleyeshegnem
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5 Play track Betchayén Tègodahu Betchayén Tègodahu
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6 Play track Ethiopiques 9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté Yèsèw Bét Yèsèw Nèw
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7 Eskègizéw Bèrtchi Eskègizéw Bèrtchi
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8 Play track Man Yehon Telleq Sèw Man Yehon Telleq Sèw
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9 Play track Ethiopiques, Vol. 22 : More Vintage 1972-1974 (feat. Girma Bèyènè) Yeqer aynèssa
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10 Play track Ethiopiques, Vol. 22 : More Vintage 1972-1974 (feat. Girma Bèyènè) Hodé Fèra
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  1. 3,507 listeners

    2001 · 22 tracks

    Ethiopiques 9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté
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  2. 715 listeners

    1 Jan 1992 · 10 tracks

    Addis Ababa
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  3. 363 listeners

    1992 · 10 tracks

    Addis Ababa: New Beat Music From Ethiopia
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  4. 71 listeners

    31 Dec 1997 · 10 tracks

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