Monday, May 23, 2016

Chalachew Ashenafi - Gerager [2009] [ethiopia]



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       Chalachew Ashenafi (1966-2012) was a singer and masinko player, an traditional Ethiopian instrument comparable to violin but with just only one string. 







       Chalachew was born and raise in Debre Tabor, close to the city of Gondar in Ethiopia, where most of the famous Azmaris originate from. He played at weddings and traditional bars before releasing his own album entitled "Gerager" in 2009

       He has hosted shows and performed at events in the United States, Italy and Germany among other countries. Chalachew did some tours with The Ex in recent years. A traditional player, but also forward, funny and stubborn.

         Chalachew Ashenafi died at age of 47.




01. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Awdamet (4:58)
02. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Jimma Yadegech (7:03)
03. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gameye (6:13)
04. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gondar (6:08)
05. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Himemeyew (7:36)
06. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Selamney (4:57)
07. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Munit (6:28)
08. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Gerager (6:49)
09. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Megalo (4:38)
10. Chalachew Ashenafi (Chale) - Fano (6:07)


5 comments:

  1. Do you know who or what group made this song? It's a nice version of chebelew

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bRY8IygAhA

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  2. late reply for previous question:
    no, I don't know who play this version of Chebelew.
    very nice, modernized version.

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  3. http://www.mediafire.com/download/d2fdc99t6kd2524/Chalachew_Ashenafi_-_%5B2009%5D_-_Gerager_%5Bethiopia%5D.rar


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  4. This Chebelew is played by Girma Moges

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  5. hi, Abraham, I am trying to find any of albums of Girma Moges, but it;s unavailable here ..if you have some of his works, please, send me download link..I am looking forward to it!


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