Getachew Kassa

Getachew Kassa (Amharic: ጌታቸው ካሳ; 6 September 1944 – 21 February 2024) was an Ethiopian singer and percussionist. He was famous at the height of 1960s and 1970s after hiring to the country's famous clubs, the Sombrino and Axum Hall, which made him eligible to professional skills.
Getachew Kassa was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Empire. He began singing at the age of six, despite there was discouragement by his parents. During this stage, Getachew liked an Italian song named "Azemerina". He began pleasing his parents and changed his actual surname to "Kassa". Later, he occasionally to sing for his friends and at home.
Getachew Kassa’s musical voyage began in the bustling streets of Addis Ababa’s Mercato area. Despite facing familial resistance, his love for music was undeniable. From singing popular Italian songs to imitating iconic singers like Elvis Presley and Harry Belafonte, Kassa’s early experiences forged a path for his musical career. His determination led him to adopt his stage name, “Kassa,” inspired by a suggestion from a friend, marking the start of a legendary journey.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel played some of Getachew Kassa's tracks in the early 70's, when he obtained some Ethiopian records that he played on his Top Gear programmes. He would also occasionally play other Ethiopian singers on his shows until the early 90's.
==Shows Played==
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*22 May 1973: 'Tezeta (7")' (Amha)
*26 July 1973: 'Tezeta (7")' (Amha)
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists