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Kiros was a prolific songwriter and singer. He popularized [[Tigrinya language|Tigrigna]] songs through his albums to the non-Tigrinya speaking Ethiopians.<ref name="tigray">{{Cite web |url=http://tigray.net/music/tigray-music/118-kiros-alemayohu.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312231430/http://tigray.net/music/tigray-music/118-kiros-alemayohu.html |archive-date=2012-03-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Before joining [[Ras Theatre]] in 1975[[Ethiopian calendar|E.C]] (circa 1982-1983) where he published his first album, Kiros had worked as assistant trainer of Tigray Musical Troupe (ትግራይ ኪነት).<ref name = Autogenerated3 /> Some of his songs include "Anguay fisis", "Fililiy","Selam Hawa", "Suwur Fikri" "Adey Mekele".<ref name=autogenerated5 /> Kiros is well known for his songs that highlighted the ups and downs of everyday human life including songs that reflected the social and political atmospheres of his time. Many admire Kiros for his unique writing style and poetic abilities making him one of the best artists of his day. His music remains impactful till this day as his songs are made popular through steaming services such as Spotify <ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiros Alemayehu|url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q7XTuYULkFLjlzaqiUfth|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Spotify|language=en}}</ref>and Apple.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Best of Kiros Alemayehu (Ethiopian Contemporary Tigrigna Music) by Kiros Alemayeho|date=2007-08-10|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-kiros-alemayehu-ethiopian/573801156|language=en-US|access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref> Kiros along with other musicians had played in [[Libya]] and other middle eastern countries.<ref name = Autogenerated3 /> |
Kiros was a prolific songwriter and singer. He popularized [[Tigrinya language|Tigrigna]] songs through his albums to the non-Tigrinya speaking Ethiopians.<ref name="tigray">{{Cite web |url=http://tigray.net/music/tigray-music/118-kiros-alemayohu.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312231430/http://tigray.net/music/tigray-music/118-kiros-alemayohu.html |archive-date=2012-03-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Before joining [[Ras Theatre]] in 1975[[Ethiopian calendar|E.C]] (circa 1982-1983) where he published his first album, Kiros had worked as assistant trainer of Tigray Musical Troupe (ትግራይ ኪነት).<ref name = Autogenerated3 /> Some of his songs include "Anguay fisis", "Fililiy","Selam Hawa", "Suwur Fikri" "Adey Mekele".<ref name=autogenerated5 /> Kiros is well known for his songs that highlighted the ups and downs of everyday human life including songs that reflected the social and political atmospheres of his time. Many admire Kiros for his unique writing style and poetic abilities making him one of the best artists of his day. His music remains impactful till this day as his songs are made popular through steaming services such as Spotify <ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiros Alemayehu|url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q7XTuYULkFLjlzaqiUfth|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Spotify|language=en}}</ref> and Apple.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Best of Kiros Alemayehu (Ethiopian Contemporary Tigrigna Music) by Kiros Alemayeho|date=2007-08-10|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-kiros-alemayehu-ethiopian/573801156|language=en-US|access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref> Kiros along with other musicians had played in [[Libya]] and other middle eastern countries.<ref name = Autogenerated3 /> |
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A memorial library is under construction in Wukro near his birthplace.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://awlaelo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3:the-construction-of-kiros-alemayehu-memorial-library-in-wukro-is-almost-half-way-completed-please-help-us-to-fully-complete-it-as-soon-as-possible&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50|title=Awlaelo Schools Development Association|website=awlaelo.org|accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref> |
A memorial library is under construction in Wukro near his birthplace.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://awlaelo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3:the-construction-of-kiros-alemayehu-memorial-library-in-wukro-is-almost-half-way-completed-please-help-us-to-fully-complete-it-as-soon-as-possible&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50|title=Awlaelo Schools Development Association|website=awlaelo.org|accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref> |
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Kiros Alemayehu | |
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| Born | 1948 Sa'esit Tse'ada Emba, Tigray Province, Ethiopian Empire |
| Origin | Tigray Province |
| Died | 1994 (aged 45–46) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Instruments | Krar |
Kiros Alemayehu (Ge'ez: ኪሮስ ዓለማየሁ)(1948–1994) was an Ethiopian singer.[1][2][3] He was born in Tigray region, Saesi Tsaedaemba and was the only child to his parents.[2]
Biography
Early life
Kiros was born to his father Girazmach Alemayehu Meles and Mrs. Qeleb Gebremeskel in the eastern part of Tigray region, in a village known as Saesi Tsaedaemba in 1948 (1940 EC).[1][4] He went to school in the nearby city of Wukro and then joined Atse Yohannes High School in Mekelle.[4]
Professional career
Kiros was a prolific songwriter and singer. He popularized Tigrigna songs through his albums to the non-Tigrinya speaking Ethiopians.[5] Before joining Ras Theatre in 1975E.C (circa 1982-1983) where he published his first album, Kiros had worked as assistant trainer of Tigray Musical Troupe (ትግራይ ኪነት).[1] Some of his songs include "Anguay fisis", "Fililiy","Selam Hawa", "Suwur Fikri" "Adey Mekele".[4] Kiros is well known for his songs that highlighted the ups and downs of everyday human life including songs that reflected the social and political atmospheres of his time. Many admire Kiros for his unique writing style and poetic abilities making him one of the best artists of his day. His music remains impactful till this day as his songs are made popular through steaming services such as Spotify [6] and Apple.[7] Kiros along with other musicians had played in Libya and other middle eastern countries.[1] A memorial library is under construction in Wukro near his birthplace.[3][8]
Death and funeral
Kiros died from intestinal complications in 1994.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,National Archives and Library Agency,"Biographical Bibliography of Senior Artists",Vol. 25, No.4, 2008, page 30
- ^ a b "Kiros Alemayehu". AddisClub.com. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ a b "Awlaelo Schools Development Association". awlaelo.org. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ a b c "Kiros Alemayehu (ኪሮስ አለማየሁ) - AddisZefen - # 1 Ethiopian music website on the internet!". www.addiszefen.com. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Kiros Alemayehu". Spotify. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ The Best of Kiros Alemayehu (Ethiopian Contemporary Tigrigna Music) by Kiros Alemayeho, 2007-08-10, retrieved 2021-11-19
- ^ "Awlaelo Schools Development Association". awlaelo.org. Retrieved 26 July 2018.