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Alemayehu Eshete (Amharic: ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ?) (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.

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Discography

Album

Year Title Rating Releases
2001 Ethiopiques 9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté 1

Album + Compilation

Year Title Rating Releases
2007 Ethiopiques 22: Alèmayèhu Eshèté (1972-1974) Compilation 1

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Year Title Rating Releases
Addis Ababa: New Beat Music From Ethiopia 1

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