Getatchew Mekurya
Ethiopian jazz saxophonist (1935–2016)
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Summary
Getatchew Mekurya was born on March 14, 1935[1], in Yifat and Timuga[2]. He died on April 4, 2016[3], in Addis Ababa[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musician[6], and saxophonist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[9]
- Native language: Amharic[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: jazz[12]
- Commons category: Getatchew Mekuria[13]
- Cause of death: diabetes[14]
- Manner of death: natural causes[15]
- Instrument: saxophone[16]
- Name in native language: ጌታቸው መኩሪያ[17]
- Start of work period: 1949[18]
Why It Matters
Getatchew Mekurya has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was Getatchew Mekurya born?
Getatchew Mekurya's place of birth was Yifat and Timuga[2].
Where did Getatchew Mekurya die?
Getatchew Mekurya died in Addis Ababa[4].
What did Getatchew Mekurya do for work?
Getatchew Mekurya worked as a composer[5], musician[6], and saxophonist[7].