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He does a phenomenal job in motivating the youth to keep their environment clean and helping tackle related health issues. He has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Africa.
Seleshe Damessae founded the Gash Abera Molla Association, upon returning to Addis Ababa after 20 years as a successful singer in the United States and decided to address the social and environmental problems that plagued his home city.
And as he start strumming his self made custom kirar, the audience is already all on board to take the journey with him and get lost in his music. In Ethiopia, the name 'Gash Abera Molla' is a synonym for 'Clean your neighborhood'. He spent nearly four years studying traditional Ethiopian culture in northern rural areas, and today is highly respected for his knowledge of the vocal and instrumental music of his native land.
Seleshe is also a skilled instrument maker who builds and plays a variety of folk instruments such as krars, fiddles, harps and drums.
Sileshi Demissie (Gash Abera Mola)
Sileshi Demissie is a very talented Ethiopian musician. He accompanies himself on the krar, a 6-string lyre which dates back to the ancient civilizations of the Nile.
Sileshi Demissie (aka Gash Abera Molla) - The Master of Kirar
Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Seleshe Damessae began studying the krar at an early age with his father, and later attended the Yared School of Music.
What actually sets Sileshi apart from other artists is what is mainly lacking in the industry these days... He uses a complex vocal styling, sung in Amharic, his native language. Places where people use as dumpster were turned into a green zone. He inspired the youth around the country not only by teaching them the importance of a clean environment but also by participating in action.
Sileshi and his army of young Ethiopians were out picking up trash, cleaning up streets and setting up public parks where children and adults enjoy themselves.
He has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Africa.
Seleshe Damessae founded the Gashe Abera Molla Association, upon returning to Addis Ababa after 20 years as a successful singer in the United States and decided to address the social and environmental problems that plagued his home city. 'Dankira', one of his children's song.
Sileshi is not only known for his outstandingly unmatchable creativity but also for the positive impact he made in everyday lives of Ethiopians around the country.
His mission of creating a cleaner and healthier environment is still an ongoing effort that every Ethiopian should support. Eventually, the mission grew from being 'Gash Abera and the youth' to inspiring the entire community get involved. This special way of interaction he has with his audience often leads to a sing along.
You can't compare his works to no one or say I've heard that somewhere. He uses Kirar, a traditional Ethiopian string instrument, as his instrumental background and plays music in his native language Amharic. He set up the new organization and named it after a character in his songs – Gashe Abera, the old man who takes care of his local community.
Discography:
Tesfaye: a future hope (Music of the World MOW 107, 1987)
Songs from Ethiopia today (Wergo/Haus der Kulturen der Welt SM1516-2, 1993)
Sorene: Children’s Songs from Ethiopia (1999)
Yamiral Hagere (2013)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has been writing about world music for many years.
Currently, he resides in Addis Abeba where he performs and does features occasionally.
Sileshi Demissie / Gash Abera Molla - 16 tracks (69 minutes)