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Abraham Afewerki is described as an
Eritrean musical tour-de-force.
 Abraham
Afewerki (1966-2006), an Eritrean singer, song writer, and music
producer died in an accident on the Dahlak Islands, in the Red Sea cost
of Eritrea. He was 40 years old. In addition to his humble personality,
Abraham was one of the most gifted contemporary Eritrean musical artist,
a genius of Tigrinya music writer, and a unique Tigrinya lyricist.
Abraham was one of the most recognized figures among Eritrean musicians
and celebrities.
Abraham Afewerki is described as an Eritrean musical tour-de-force. Held
in high regard by his fellow Eritrean artists his work garners
appreciation and admiration from his peers. His musical influence also
crosses borders to Eritrea’s neighboring countries where his music is
reproduced by other musicians singing in a different language other than
his native Tigrinya.
Abraham’s beginning starts in Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea, where
most of Eritrea’s renowned singers hail from. Since age nine Abraham was
inseparable with his harmonica. When Abraham was eleven years old he
moved to the Sudan and soon after to Italy where he further pursued his
dream to be a professional musician. While studying in Rome, Abraham
continued to expand his musical skills by working with some
internationally known musical celebrities in live performances as well
as recordings. Abraham’s first CD, Kozli Gaba released in 1991, which
was produced and distributed by Virgin Records in Europe, was the first
Eritrean music by a single artist ever produced by an International
recording company and made available to the global audience. Abraham’s
music, in due course, was covered by a number of International media
outlets.
In the following 15 years Abraham was to release two more CDs which
further propelled his popularity amongst Eritreans. His songs were
popular because his lyrics express strong and poetic images of Eritrea’s
culture. His socially conscious words are evocative and their message
resonates with his fans and are often described as inspiring. Abraham is
also credited with being one of Eritrea’s master live entertainers.
In his newest CD titled Semai ("Sky" in Tigrinya), Abraham collaborates
with some of Eritrea’s finest musicians, the result of which is
exquisitely made music.
Albums
He released the following albums in Eritrea:
"Wegahta"(Dawn or Sunrise) - 1991
"Tesfa'iya snqey"(Hope is my supply or kit) - 1994
"MsTir fQri"(Secret of Love) - 1998
"Hadera" - 2000
"semai" (Sky - aka The Sky is My Limit ) - 2006
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