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Aster Aweke
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Vocalist
Bio
Aster Aweke (Arabic: አስቴር አወቀ) is a popular Ethiopian singer from the tribe Amhara. Aster Aweke was born in Asela, Ethiopia and started her career started in 1977 with the release of her debut album. Aster Aweke rose to fame for the intimacy of her sounds. Some of her popular albums are Hagere and Fikir.
Discography
Albums14
Soba
Soba2023 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ćhewa
Ćhewa2019 • AlbumTracks: 11
Hagerae 1983
Hagerae 19832017 • AlbumTracks: 8
Musica
Musica2017 • AlbumTracks: 9
Sebebu
Sebebu2017 • AlbumTracks: 9
Chereka
Chereka2017 • AlbumTracks: 9
Ewedihalehu
Ewedihalehu2013 • AlbumTracks: 11
Checheho
Checheho2010 • AlbumTracks: 12
Fikir
Fikir2008 • AlbumTracks: 14
Aster's Ballads
Aster's Ballads2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
Sugar
Sugar2001 • AlbumTracks: 12
Hagere
Hagere1999 • AlbumTracks: 10
Kabu
Kabu1991 • AlbumTracks: 8
Aster
Aster1989 • AlbumTracks: 9
Singles5
Emiye Ethiopia
Emiye Ethiopia2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Ewadihalehu
Ewadihalehu2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Wuha Wuha
Wuha Wuha2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Tizita
Tizita2011 • SingleTracks: 1
Yeneta
Yeneta2011 • SingleTracks: 1
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