Girma Bèyènè
Girma Bèyènè, born in Addis Ababa,[1] is a popular Ethiopian lyricist, composer, arranger, vocalist, and pianist, most active during the golden era of Ethiopian vinyl records (1969-78). He only recorded four songs as a vocalist, but arranged more than 60 titles, and collaborated on at least 25 other tracks.[2] Girma left Ethiopia during the Derg military dictatorship to live in the United States, where he disappeared into the diaspora and ceased to play music.[2] He released a new album in 2017, part of the Ethiopiques collection.[3]
Discography
- Contributing artist
Éthiopiques Volume 8: Swinging Addis (2000, Buda Musique)
The Rough Guide to the Music of Ethiopia (2004, World Music Network)
Éthiopiques Volume 22: Alèmayèhu Eshèté, featuring Girma Bèyènè (2007, Buda Musique)
- Lead artist
Éthiopiques Volume 30: "Mistakes On Purpose", Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé (2017, Buda Musique)
References
^ "Girma Bèyènè - Biography", Last.fm
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^ "New 'Ethiopiques' CD Celebrates Legend Girma Beyene at Tadias Magazine". www.tadias.com.
External links
"Girma Bèyènè - Biography", Last.fm
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