Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources
Discography
Ethiopiques 22: Alèmayèhu Eshèté (1972-1974)2007
Tracklist not collected yet.
Éthiopiques 9: Alèmayèhu Eshèté2000
Tracklist not collected yet.
Addis Ababa: New Beat Music From Ethiopia1992
Tracklist not collected yet.
አለማየሁ እሸቴ እና ሸበሌ ባንድ
Tracklist not collected yet.
Yewoine Haregitu1971
Tracklist not collected yet.
Alteleyeshegnem2017
Tracklist not collected yet.
Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Buda Musique
Groups
- Police Orchestra
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Alemayehu, Alemayehu Eshete, Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Eshèté, Alèmayèhu, Ethiopiques, ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ
Alemayehu Eshete Andarge 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. 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.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…




