Alemayehu Eshete ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ | |
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.jpg) Alemayehu in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 1941 Addis Ababa,[1] Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (now Ethiopia) |
| Died | 2 September 2021 (aged 80) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1960s–2021 |
| Labels | Buda Musique |
Alemayehu Eshete Andarge (Amharic: ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ አንዳርጌ; June 1941 – 2 September 2021) was an Ethiopian singer, widely known as the "Abyssinian Elvis" for his dynamic performances and his fusion of traditional Ethiopian music with Western rock and roll influences.[2] He emerged in the 1960s and became a prominent figure in the Ethio-jazz movement, alongside musicians such as Mulatu Astatke. Eshete's music blended Ethiopian rhythms with elements of funk, soul, and jazz, and his hit songs include Temar Lije and Addis Ababa Bete. His international recognition grew following the release of the Éthiopiques series, which featured many of his early recordings. Eshete continued to perform until his death in 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in Ethiopian and world music. His contributions were widely recognized both in Ethiopia and internationally.
- ^ "Alèmayèhu Eshèté obituary". the Guardian. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Vadukul, Alex (2 October 2021). "Alemayehu Eshete, Singer Known as the 'Abyssinian Elvis,' Dies at 80". The New York Times. p. A20. Retrieved 31 October 2021.