Zèwditou Yohannes
Biographie
Zewditou Yohannes: Singer
Endris Hassen: fiddle Masenko
Misale Legesse: Drum Kebero
Addis-Allem Asfaw: Dance
An Azmari is an itinerant Ethiopian minstrel or bard. Armed with his faithful masenko (one-stringed fiddle), the azmari perpetuates a very old form of entertainment in Ethiopia. At court, like the buffoons in Europe, the Azmari enjoyed great freedom of expression, provided that their verses were spiritual, eloquent and fine. Today we meet azmari at weddings or other special occasions, giving a funeral eulogy or a poetic ballad in honour of their hosts. They also perform in big cities, some of these singers have become celebrities.
The lead singer Zewditou Yohannes is accompagnied by the two masters Endris Hassen playing the fiddle Masenko, Misale Legesse playing the Drum Kebero. and the dancer Addis-Allem Asfaw