Artist Hamelmal and Seifu speaks about late artist Ali Birra

Artist Hamelmal Abate and Seifu speaks about late artist Ali Birra

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The beloved singer, Honorary Dr. Ali Birra, has passed away

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According to the information we received from the Oromia Communication Office, Ali Birra, a vocalist, has been undergoing treatment at Adama General Hospital and passed away this evening.

Among the veterans who are indebted to the current status of the Ethiopian music industry, Ali Beer is ranked first. Ali Birra, who is known for his music in many Ethiopian languages, especially in Afan Oromo, has become a symbol of the language due to his ability to be a transcendental influencer.

Artist Ali Birra, who was born in Dredawa in May 1940, grew up listening to various local and international music as a child and it can be understood from the interviews he gave to his school friends and family that he started his musical career in Mangoragor.

He attended primary school in Dredawa city and secondary school at Addis Ababa Cathedral School. He studied music at Santa Monica College in the United States.

Artist Ali Birra started his music career in 1954 by joining the traditional music group "Afren Qolo" which aims to promote Oromo music. Because there is another boy named Ali in the group, he was given the name "Ali Birra" from the original song "Bira Da Bare" to distinguish the two. Speaking about Afrenqlo Music Band, Ali said, "I am one of the founders, not the founder. I would say I am younger than them."

Ali Shebo, one of the founders of Afrenqlo, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Haramaya University. I joined them and founded Afrinqlo," he said.

Artist Ali Beera was employed by the Honor Guard Orchestra and worked for three years; He also joined the band 'Ibex' and has been presenting his music in D Africa for eight years. In total he played over 267 songs about love, environment and politics. Ali plays guitar, piano, oud and other musical instruments. He has performed in over 40 countries (on all continents) in numerous venues.

Ali Birra has established a charitable organization called "Birra Children's Education Fund" with his wife and is providing support for children's education.

In addition to Oromo, artist Ali has been able to play many songs in Somali, Afar, Harari, Amharic and Arabic languages. Speaking about himself one season, artist Ali Beera said, "I classify myself as a fighter for truth."

The 75-year-old artist Ali Beera has made a great contribution to the solidarity and social cohesion of the people of Ethiopia. By conveying timeless messages through his music, he has greatly contributed to shaping a good generation.

In addition to playing timeless music with his raspy voice, the artist is also a poet and song writer. Artist Ali Beera has been a gem in Oromo music for the past 50 years.

He also contributed a lot to the musical development of the language.

Artist Ali Beera, who was given an honorary doctorate for his contribution in the field of art, has received various recognitions and awards from local and foreign institutions.

• In total, he received more than fifty great awards from domestic and foreign institutions.

• He was awarded honorary doctorates from Dredawa and Jimma universities.

• Dredwa City Park and Adama Road are named after him.

• Oromia region presented him with a special Nisha award for his contribution in the field of music.

• He is also the recipient of the first Irecha Peace Prize.

• The first artist Hachalu Hundesa was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Oromia Tourism Commission's highest award

• Africa's greatest musician of all time award in Toronto, Canada and

• He is a lifetime recipient of the Oda Award.