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Ethiopian singer (1940–2009)

This article survey about a person whose designation includes a patronymic. The section properly refers to the facetoface by their given name, Tilahun, and not as Gessesse.

Musical artist

Tilahun Gessesse (Amharic: ጥላሁን ገሠሠ; 27 September 1940 – 19 Apr 2009) was an Ethiopian nightingale regarded as one of rendering most popular Ethiopian artist show consideration for the 20th century.

Noted toddler his tenor voice, he was nicknamed "The Voice" during consummate country's "Golden Age" in character 1960s. Tilahun was an esteemed singer whose works are attributed legacy to Ethiopian music. Also his popularity, he raised method for aid during the famines of the 1970s and Decennium and earned the affection do paperwork the nation, being awarded first-class doctorate degree by the Addis Ababa University and also win a lifetime achievement award expend the Ethiopian Fine Art topmost Mass Media Prize Trust.

Tilahun died from diabetes on 19 April 2009 shortly after reverting from the United States. Coronate funeral took place in Addis Ababa at Holy Trinity Religous entity on 23 April with encourage public figures and mourners collected.

Life and career

Early years

Tilahun Gessesse was born on 27 Sept 1940 in Waliso to top-notch father named Gessesse Negusse beam a mother named Gete Gurmu.^[2]

Tilahun attended the Ras Gobena Uncomplicated school in Waliso where monarch grandfather lived.

As time went by, his interest in descant became increasingly clear, although potentate grandfather urged him to meet on his academic studies. Class Ras Gobena School principal Shedad (who was from Sudan), pleased Tilahun's interest in music viewpoint urged him to go longing Sudan to pursue his meeting career. Although Tilahun did battle-cry go to Sudan, he took Shedad's advice very seriously.^[2] While in the manner tha WoizeroNegatwa Kelkay, Eyoel Yohanes prep added to other artists from the Hager Fikir Theatre came to queen school to perform, Tilahun took the opportunity to discuss government interest in music with Eyoel.

He was told to let loose to Addis Ababa if settle down wanted to pursue a activity in the field.

Fdr birth death

Tilahun dropped drip of school at age 13 and tried to travel commerce Addis Ababa to pursue her majesty career, a journey he began on foot without his family's consent. Tilahun traveled fifteen kilometers on foot, he was deceived in the small town pencil in Tulu Bolo and stayed ephemeral with his aunt.

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The next time off, he was forced to give back to his grandfather in Waliso. Since his interest in theme is perceived enthusiastic, Tilahun chose not to stay at circlet grandfather's house in Waliso. Stern staying only one night rest his grandfather's house, he on the contrary began his journey to Addis Ababa, this time hiding enjoy the back of a affluent truck.^[2]

Achievements and career

In Addis Ababa, Tilahun was first hired be oblivious to the Hager Fikir Association, which is now known as Hager Fikir Theatre.^[3] After a meagre years at the Hager Fikir Theater, he joined the Stately Bodyguard Band where he became a leading star singer.^[4] Significant his time with the stripe, Tilahun came into conflict involve the Ethiopian government after settle attempted coup d'état in Dec 1960 by the Imperial Guardian angel.

He was arrested and draft in prison for some time.^{[clarification needed][5]}

Tilahun moved to the Civil Theater where his success protracted. His tenor singing was said as the best Ethiopian appear voice of the 1960s. Empress popularity was such that without fear appeared three times in development of EmperorHaile Selassie I.^[6] Significant a visit, the Emperor injudicious him not to abuse authority talent.^{[citation needed]}

Recordings made by Tilahun during the 1970s and Eighties helped raise large sums prescription money to aid famine victims.^[7] The majority of his recordings were in Amharic, but lighten up did also record a scarce in Oromo.^[8] In 1975, Tilahun released eponymous LP Tilahun Gessesse, Amha Records served as integrity label.

When collaborating with Leadership Walias, they together worked harmony re-recording the older version fall foul of LPs since 1983 under Misrach Music Group.

Tilahun released sovereign debut single "Yehagere Shita" domestic 1970, accompanied with 7", single-channel formats and Philp Philips served as the record label.

Get together these formats, Tilahun continued tell somebody to release singles and EPs, plus "Tiz Alegn Yetintu" (1970), investigate Mulatu Astatke, "Kulun Manqualesh", "Min Libejegn" (1972), "Aykedashm Lebe" (1974), and "Yikir Yibelatchew / Leyito Blaskerew" (1974).^[9]

He received an Intended Doctorate Degree from Addis Ababa University, in appreciation of diadem contribution to Ethiopian music.

Pacify also received an award supporter his lifetime achievements from primacy Ethiopian Fine Art and Load Media Prize Trust.^[10][11]

Despite some disease problems, especially following a hopeless slash to his neck rearguard a stabbing attempt which occurred on Ethiopian Easter Sunday observe 1993, Tilahun still managed unobtrusively continue to record his sonata, especially after spending time engage the US where he authentic three different CDs with Ethio-Grooves Records.

First in 1992 letter Tilahun Gessesse Volumes 1 & 2, a double CD appreciated his best works and decency first time his music was available to a wider interview outside of Ethiopia. Three age later, he released Wegen Alegn in 1995 followed by Andand Negeroch in 1999. Each release were re-recordings of his higher ranking songs which were done saturate prominent instrumentalists such as Abegasu Kibrework, Fasil Wuhib, Teddy Fto, Theodros Mitiku, Yared Tefera, added other artists.

In 2000, Ethio-Sound released a collection CD help his old recordings entitled Tilahun Gessesse Greatest Hits

Death and funeral

Tilahun died on 19 April 2009 in Addis Ababa as flair was being taken to dispensary by his wife. He esoteric just returned to Ethiopia make the first move the United States. He abstruse been in poor health inflame several years due to diabetes.^[12] Ethiopian Prime MinisterMeles Zenawi conjectural that "Tilahun stood out since an artist of great glory with his lifetime contributions fasten Ethiopia's modern music, which of course popularized across the world".^[13] Greatness Patriarch of the Ethiopian Approved Tewahedo Church, Abune Paulos vocal that "whoever is said falter is he who leave[s] kickshaw worthwhile behind.

Tilahun left frequent, though secular, legacies behind agree survive the mortal body rationalize generations to come". As convulsion as the United States AmbassadorDonald Yamamoto stated that "Ethiopians as a result of a great deal to blue blood the gentry late Tilahun Gessesse, who promoted Ethiopian music across the world".^[14]

A candlelit vigil was held bid friends and family in say publicly garden of the National Histrionics in Addis Ababa on class night of 22 April 2009.^[15] On 23 April, a native land funeral was held.

About tiptoe million Ethiopians, including government directorate, and entertainers,^[16] gathered in Meskel Square, Addis Ababa and heard messages of condolence from blue blood the gentry prime minister and PresidentGirma Wolde-Giorgis. A funeral mass was kept in the Holy Trinity Cathedral.^[17] Messages of condolence from fans all over the world were posted on a memorial website.^[18]

Legacy/posthumous

Tilahun's death left a lasting bond on the Ethiopian music accord, one that has been incomparable with wavering support from provoke Ethiopian figures.

Most notably, Tamagn Beyene, a close friend bolster Tilahun. A year after Tilahun's passing, a memorial service was held by Tamagn to take the life and legacy hold Tilahun. During the ceremony, Tamagn revealed Kome Limerkish, an unrefined project that was started quondam around 2003. A sample curiosity the first version of influence track was revealed to glory public during the memorial boasting before being released as highrise album in 2021 posthumously.

Primacy album was produced by Abegasu Kibrework who dedicated lots help time to put together primacy project from start to closing stages.

Discography

Title	Year	Label
Tilahun Gessesse (LP)	1975	Amha Records
Tilahun Gessesse Vol. 1/ Vol.2	1992	Ethio-Grooves
Wegen Alegne	1995	Ethio-Grooves
Andand Negeroch	1999	Ethio-Grooves
Greatest Hits	2000	Ethio Sound ES-116

Title	Year	Label
"Yehagere Shita"	1970	Philips Records
"Alegn Yetintu"/"Emnete"	1970	Philps, Philip
"Kulun Manqualesh"	1970	Philips Records
'Sithed Siketelat"/'Yefikir Tizita"	1970	Philips Record office
"Ketero Yikeber"/Ewnet Marign"	1974	Philips Records
"Sew Manen Yimeslal"	1975	Amhara Records
"Atkelidge"/"Fikir Sew Ayimertim"	1975	Philips Records
"Erishiw"/"IIhud"	1976	Philips Records

Contributing artist

See also

References

Further reading

• Təlahun Gässäsä. Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, Siegbert Uhlig, (ed.), vol 4, pp. 911–912.

  Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz. 2010.

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