Posts Tagged by azmari

Melaku Belay: The magic of Fendika

Melaku Belay is an Ethiopian traditional dancer born at Addis Abeba in 1980. Early, he showed some aptitude and interest for the different kind of dances that punctuates the everyday life of Ethiopian people. He learned his passion among his people, dancers and performers who transmitted him the tradition during major festivals as Timqat, or… Read more

The legendary Artist Yirga Dubale Passes Away

The legendary Ethiopian musician and famous azmari Yirga Dubale has passed away at age 81. Artist Yirga Dubale was very popular  for his traditional and patriotic songs. Artist Yirga Dubale is survived by his wife Woyzero Enatnesh Misikir and their 10 children. Yirga Dubale – Ethiopian Legendary Azmari, Part 1 of 4 Yirga Dubale – Ethiopian… Read more

Ethiopian Music Festival: from cultural conservation to international exposition

This year’s Ethiopian Music Festival was yet another rich exhibition of both local and international bands all bound together by a love for Ethiopian music. All events were open to the public free of charge, including events at the Goethe Institute, Alliance Ethio-Francaise, National Theatre, and even Club Alize. Ethiopia is known for its uniqueness… Read more