Asnakech Worku - Asnakech

The reissue of this rare cassette of Ethiopian singer and krar-player Asnakech Worku's songs backed by Hailu mergia and Temare Haregu from Walias Band. There is perhaps no woman more cherished in modern Ethiopian history than Asnakech Worku. As a musician, actress, dancer and cultural icon, Asnakech inspired and challenged society for decades, until her death in 2011. From her beginnings as Ethiopia’s first theater actress in 1952 to her acclaimed film appearances to her days as a club owner-turned-master musician, Asnakech’s inimitable confidence and charm made her a household name. She earned endless accolades across the artistic spectrum.