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Asnakech Worku
hrp, voc, 1935-2011 ET, Ādīs Ābeba
Singer / Musician of World and Folk
A.k.a. አስናቀች ወርቁ
Ethiopian actress, singer and krar player She was born 1935 in Sidist Kilo, near Addis Abeba and died September 14, 2011 in Addis Abeba. There is perhaps no woman more cherished in modern Ethiopian history than Asnakech Worku. As a musician, actress, dancer and cultural icon, Asnakech inspired and challenged society for decades, until her death in 2011. She was an internationally-celebrated performer of Ethiopia’s ancient harp, the krar, making her one of the most visible female musicians of the 20th century.
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asnakech | Asnakech Worku | 2018 | Album |
| Éthiopiques 16: The Lady With The Krar | Asnakech Worku | 2003 | Compil. |
| Ende Jerusalem - Traditional Music From Ethiopia | Asnakech Worku, Alemu Aga | 1996 | Album |
| Asnaketch Werku | Asnakech Worku | 1976 | Album |
| Krar Songs | Asnakech Worku | 1974 | Album |
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