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Mahmoud Ahmed

Mahmoud Ahmed is an iconic figure in Ethiopian music, whose career has spanned several decades and has deeply influenced the Ethiopian music scene. Born on May 8, 1941, in Addis Ababa, Ahmed rose from modest beginnings to become a celebrated musician celebrated for his distinctive voice and emotive performances blending traditional Ethiopian sounds with soul and jazz influences. He emerged in the 1960s during the "Golden Age" of Ethiopian music and was a fixture at the Arizona Club in Addis Ababa, where he started his music career performing covers of foreign artists before transitioning to singing in Amharic.

Mahmoud Ahmed's contributions to the globally-renowned "Ethiopiques" series have helped bring Ethiopian music to an international audience. Notably, "Ethiopiques, Vol. 26: Mahmoud Ahmed 1972-1974," which features tracks with the Imperial Body Guard Band, showcases the dynamic period of Ahmed's early career. His other compilations, like "Ethiopiques, Vol. 6: Almaz" and "Ethiopiques, Vol. 19: Alèmyé," offer a glimpse into his rich repertoire from the 1970s, while "Ethiopiques, Vol. 7: Erè mèla mèla" includes some of his most significant works from the late 1970s. Albums like "Yetbarek: Contemporary Ethiopian Music" and "Soul Of Addis" affirm his continued relevance in the Ethiopian music industry, and his performance on "Live In Paris" captures the raw energy and passion that have been hallmarks of his incredible live performances. Mahmoud Ahmed's soul-stirring music, marked by its powerful rhythms and heartfelt lyrics, continues to resonate with audiences both in Ethiopia and across the globe.

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