Aster Aweke Aster

Aster Aweke [ʔəsɨteɾɨ ʔəwək'ə] (Amharic: አስቴር አወቀ; born 1959)[1] is an Ethiopian singer-songwriter. Aster's voice has attracted broader public popularity, especially tracing back in 1990s singles and her single "Abebayehosh" in Ethiopian New Year. She is best known for her 1999 album Hagere and her 2006 album Fikir. She moved to the United States in 1981, and she returned to Ethiopia in 1997

In 1981, she moved to the United States. She temporarily settled in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and then within two years moved to Washington, D.C. She briefly attended Northern Virginia Community College, specializing in computer science, as well as learning formal musical education, which she took a distaste towards.[13] During her time in the D.C. metropolitan area, she performed in restaurants and clubs. During her time in Washington, Aster released her U.S. major label debut Aster. Aster was released by Columbia Records in 1990 after a 1989 release by British independent label Triple Earth.[13]
In 1997, after more than 15 years abroad, Aster returned to Ethiopia, where she was warmly welcomed by thousands of fans awaiting her at Addis Ababa airport.

Aster Aweke – Aster
Genre:Folk, World, & Country
Style:AfricanYear:1989
Sebebu (My Excuse)5:38Etitite! (Shivering!)3:59
Tizita (Memories)4:47
Teyim (Sepia)5:27
Sengno (Monday)4:48
Selale (Name Of A City)6:35
Y'shebellu (Name Of A River)7:25
Fikhr Anesgne (Not Enough Love)6:41
Wolela (Love That Grows)4:40