Getatchew Mekurya Concert History

Mèkurya began his musical studies on traditional Ethiopian instruments such as the krar and the messengo, and later moved on to the saxophone and the clarinet. Upon reaching adolescence, he began his career in 1949 as a part of the Municipality Band in Addis Ababa. In 1965 he joined the famous Police Orchestra. He was also one of the first musicians to play an instrumental version of the Ethiopian war chant "Shellela." With the album Negus of Ethiopian Sax (since re-released as part of the Ethiopiques CD series)...

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All Tomorrow's Parties - ATP 2011 on Dec 9, 2011 [494-small]

All Tomorrow's Parties - ATP 2011
Dec 9 - 11, 2011
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
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The Ex / Getatchew Mekurya / Shortstack on Aug 13, 2008 [245-small]

The Ex / Getatchew Mekurya / Shortstack
Aug 13, 2008
 Washington, D.C., United States
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2012 2 concerts
2011 7 concerts
2010 3 concerts
2009 3 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 1 concert
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