Published: 16 Nov, TRY your hand at a musical instrument Children in Key Stage 2 or 3 who may have missed playing in a band or orchestra due to the Covid pandemic will have the opportunity to come together for an afternoon of fun musical activity. Published: 15 Nov, News archive. Mark World Book Day with events throughout the week Hydrobolt in testing drive to protect staff and customers Partnership shares trusted information about Covid Step up to career in social work in Wolverhampton More than 63, in city have their first Covid jab Symptom-free?
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A more recent proponent of gospel music is Andrae Crouch. His influence on the modern music scene is quite notable considering he is mainly known for his contribution to Christian music.
Andrae was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in and is one of only 3 people to have their name added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame while they were still alive. Andrae was a main contributor to the music scene in the s — a period known as the Jesus Movement when the CCM music genre contemporary Christian music was being developed.
His music brought together the world of urban gospel and church music. His songs are now sung in churches all over the world. The influence of Andre Crouch and other gospel artists on my own style of worship music can be seen not so much stylistically but in my general approach to spontaneous creativity during the performance of a song.
I once had the privilege of attending a music seminar where Andrae Crouch demonstrated for us how he matched certain vowel sounds and creative vocal phrases with certain chords and harmonic structures. Gospel music itself was very influential in my own musical development as a child. The influence of the pentatonic scale and simple phrasing of these Negro spirituals can be felt in my own folksy ballads and simple worship choruses. Learn how to play by ear literally any gospel song on the piano.
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Find the words to your top gospel songs by browsing the large library for hard to find gospel songs. Search by title and artist. The site has audio clips, photos, videos, performance dates. I have waited for years for someone like you to show up. An avid reader and music fan, Zeritu made her stage debut as a 5th grader singing a Michael Jackson song. Upon graduating from high school, she joined the Sweet band and later the Express Band, all while attending classes in Adama University, till she dropped out to focus on singing.
The group was filled with superstars and upon the release of the song "Mela", Zeritu became an instant celebrity. After 18 months laboring in the studio, Zeritu Kebede would release her first album, which was self titled in The album would go on to be one of the most successful in the Ethiopian music industry.
Through the years, Zeritu would also act in movies and collaborate with famous singers such as Eyob Mekonnen. Neway Debebe was born Assela, in the Hamer Bako district. His ambitions to become a musician began while still in high school as he joined and helped improve the school band. Upon completion of high school, Neway would move to Addis Ababa and join Ras Theater's traditional band. Neway released his debut album in the 's while working with the Roha Band.
He has since released 6 albums and featured in numerous others. A superstar in his own right, he is still considered the protege of Tilahun Gessesse, arguably Ethiopia's greatest singer. After of over sixteen years in America, in , Neway and his philanthropist wife, Dita Aida Hasen, moved back to Ethiopia. Abinet Agonafir was born in Awassa, in the southern part of Ethiopia, but left to Addis Ababa only a year later.
While in school, Abinet would join the Mestawet music and theater club to enhance his already burgeoning musical talent. He would go on to join the Nyala and Hi Fas Bands, as well as, write songs for upcoming artists. Aside from the massive success of his albums, Abinet Agonafir also produces film, and prepares melodies and lyrics for famous artists. Jano Band Jano Band is made up of 2 female singers, 2 male singers as well as other musicians.
Jano Band is known for infusing traditional Ethiopian music with rock, naming it Ethiopian Rock. The group was brought together by the sponsorship of a well known and successful Ethiopian business man, Ermias Amelga. Their phenomenal success resulted in their touring to many countries across the globe.
Despite a hiccup in over financial and ownership disputes, the band released another album in Shewandagne Hailu was born and raised in Ethiopia's capital city of Addis Ababa. He began his passion for music at an early age, singing for his classmates in English and Amharic, while in high school.
Upon graduation, Shewandagne study business management in Addis Ababa University but would drop out after three years to pursue his music. He would sing with the Ethio-Star Band, twice a week while still in University. With his new found freedom, Shewandagne's fame grew and he joined the famous Sevance and Express Bands. His chance at superstardom came when he performed a remake of Girma Beyene's "Tsigereda" live on Ethiopian Television.
He quickly followed this up, with the release of his album "Sik Alegn" which till this day is considered a classic. After a world tour, he would join up with various bands such as "Zion" and "Afro Sound", and would even venture into the nightclub business.
Along with Teddy Afro he would rent the famous Lion club and turn it into one of Ethiopia's hottest night destinations. Although short-lived, the 6 month experience spurred Shewandagne Hailu to enter into another night club venture, called Farenheit club. In between running his club, he still tours and sings. Betty G is a young singer and relatively new in the Ethiopian music scene, but her ability to sing in Amharic, English and French has made her one of Ethiopia's new up and coming stars.
Betty G's debut album in , titled "Manew Fitsum" was an instant success, cementing her position in the Ethiopia's music scene. She followed that album with her next album "Wegegta", which combines soft rock, pop, and traditional Ethiopian sounds. Her dedication to improving the world is seen by her avid interest in environmental awareness. Tsehay Yohannes was born and raised in in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. His unique styles have enthralled Ethiopians of all generations.
His love for Ethiopia and Ethiopians is skillfully conveyed in the music he produces and this coupled with traditional melodies as well as modern trances has led to his unforgettable music. The album was produced in the US and celebrates all things Ethiopia.
Their music can be described as modern and through the years it has had a significant impact on the modernizing of Ethiopian music in general. Hamelmal Abate was born in the Harar region, in the town of Asebe Teferi, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia.
Hamelmal is known for having a powerful voice, which she uses beautifully to sing both traditional songs, with a touch of modernity. Well known for her songs celebrating the holiday season, Hamelmal is a singer that appeals to all Ethiopians from all walks of life. The name originated from one of the characters in his songs.
Gashe Abera is an elderly man who takes avid attention into promoting the welfare of his community. Likewise, Sileshi or Gashe Abera, returned to Ethiopia after over two decades in the United States, where he performed locally and internationally, to created the an association for the social and environmental rehabilitation of neighborhoods.
He studied the krar a traditional Ethiopian instrument consisting of a 6 string lyre with his father while he was still a child. He later enhanced his knowledge of all Ethiopian traditional instruments by studying at the famous Yared School of Music and spending an additional 4 years in the rural areas. Gashe Abera is respected throughout for his exceptional skill in traditional Ethiopian music and is also able to build and play various folk instruments such as krars, harps, fiddles, and drums.
At her self- named club, she would regularly sing and perform Qines, a traditional Ethiopian poetry that means wax and gold. The poems have a clear meaning when first heard, this is the "wax", but upon close inspection, the "gold" or true meaning is derived. This was a popular way for performers and lovers to send hidden messages about social affairs. After over two decades successfully running the club and releasing well liked albums, Bitstat would visit Austria and seek asylum.
There she would continue to perform in festivals and concerts to the delight of her fans in the Diaspora. Alemayehu Eshete, also popularly known as the "Ethiopian Elvis" was and still is a famous Ethio-jazz performer. He began his career playing with the well known Police Orchestra in the 's and furthered his career by creating his own band, named Alem Girma.
With over 30 singles and country wide popularity, the singer was forced to flee the country when the Derg regime took control. Alemayehu would continue to perform and record while in the United States and Europe. His music displayed in the popular Ethiopiques records was a smash hit and in he held an American tour with his friend and compatriot Mahmoud Ahmed.
Ejigayehu Shibabaw or better known by her stage name Gigi, was born in , in Chagni a town located in the northern part of Ethiopia.
She attributes her skill at traditional Ethiopian music, to an Ethiopian Orthodox priest that schooled her while she was just a child. Having lived in Kenya for a couple of years, Gigi would move to the United States in Despite having released two previous albums, it was her self-titled Gigi album in that shot her to international stardom. The album was a breakaway success, in part because of the help she received from Chris Blackwell, the former owner of the internationally acclaimed Island Records.
He used American jazz musicians to collaborate with Gigi on the album, resulting in a beautifully made infusion of contemporary and traditional sounds. Her music is featured in Hollywood films and continues to be a great example of how traditional Ethiopian music, can be used along with modern styles. Kennedy Mengesha, was given his first name, because he was born on the same month of the unfortunate assassination of former American President John F.
Along with the popular Roha Band and their upbeat styles infused with guitars and saxophones, Kennedy would woo audiences with his magnificent voice.
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