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Aster Aweke
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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.
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