![]() The first song that he sang on stage for first time called "Birradha Bari'e". He joined Afran Qallo a cultural group which he was operating unofficially function to promote the Oromo music and culture when he was only. As a child Ali Birra had attended Arabic school, where he learned the Arabic language along with local language Afaan Oromo and Amharic. ![]() Some says, Ali was not only a musician, but also nationalist. The Legend was born in Ganda Kore, a village in the city of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, 1947. ![]() He used the language, melody and beat of Oromo music to convey his message. His songs are rooted in the Oromo culture. He has a good command of the different dialects of Afaan Oromo. That is why Ali Birra’s songs are liked by many – be it those who speak Afaan Oromoo or those who don’t. He was rich in words tailored to realm of music. His melodies are rooted in Oromo culture. Most commonly, they will tell you Ali Birra was the man who inspired them.Īli Birra was singer, composer, and poet. Certainly, the most respected, loved and admired by all of Ethiopians, Mohamed Ali, Ali Birra, is the legend of Oromo music. Ask any Oromo or Ethiopian musicians who had inspired them.
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