Aster Aweke
Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Type of music generally:
World/experimental rock/jazz
Status:
Most recent release, Fiker (Love) (2006)
See also:
Aster Aweke's site (currently just a store site)
Comparisons:
She's unique, though sometimes like Ella Fitzgerald, but her voice is higher. Aretha Franklin? (Neile)
Covers/own material:
About 20% traditional; 80% own material
General comments:
The Sarah Vaughn of Ethiopia. She improvises and her vocals are free-ranging. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)Uses her powerful voice like an instrument. Sometimes sounds like scat singing. Wild stuff and wonderful, unforgettable music. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Kabu
Recordings include:
- Aster (1989)
- Kabu
- Ebo (1993)
- Live in London (1997)
- Hagere (2000)
- Sukar (2002)
- Aster's Ballads (2003)
- Fiker (Love) (2006)
Kabu
Release info:
1991—Columbia—CK 47846
Availability:
Wide in U.S.
Ecto priority:
Recommended for those ready for something a little different—not for all tastes. (Neile)Recommended. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)
Comments:
Mostly jazz with only a few songs that only feature traditional instruments. Wonderful use of her voice and stylistic range. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)
Thanks to Chris Montville for work on this entry.
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