Asnaketch Worku was an internationally renowned Ethiopian singer and Krar player. She taught herself to play the Krar and began performing in small bars and cabarets. In 1955, she took formal vocal lessons under the tutelage of Franz Zelwecker, marking a turning point in her musical career. Her breakthrough came in 1963 when she delivered a captivating performance as Desdemona in "Othello." She released her debut album, "Krar Songs by Asnaketch Worku," in 1974 and 1995, and collaborated with begenna player Alemu Aga to record "Ende Jerusalem" for Acoustic Music in Germany, broadening her musical horizons. She made history as the first theater actress in Ethiopia. Asnaketch Worku's versatile talents and artistic contributions endure, leaving an indelible mark on Ethiopian culture and the global stage.