Neway Debebe

Neway Debebe (; born 21 December 1958) is an Ethiopian singer. Neway became popular after releasing his first debut album, recorded by the Tango Music shop, in 1970s with a local band called the Roha Band. Following this, Neway released more than five studio albums.

Life and career 1958–1966: Early life Neway Debebe was born in Hamer Bako, and raised in different parts of Ethiopia. He lived in Asella, Awasa and Wolaita Sodo. Neway's passion for music started while he was in high school. He attended Ras Andarge high school in Asella. The teachers supported Neway in many different ways to lay a foundation for his passion for music. As a result Neway performed well in the high school student's band.

1967–1970s: Career beginnings After developing his talent in high school, Neway moved to the capital Addis Ababa to further his musical career. In Addis Ababa he joined the Ambassador Theatre and the Ras Theatre's traditional band respectively. His contributions to the bands increased their popularity, especially the Ras Theatre's band.

Neway has been described as possessing a "voice of silk". He composes melody and lyrics for himself and for his many professional colleagues, including Tilahun Gessesse. Neway's music is wide and varied, from the traditional Ethiopian beats, rumba, reggae or garage, big band or Ethno-Jazz, calypso to Afro-pop. This made Neway hugely popular outside Ethiopia.

1991–2007: Move to United States In 1991, Neway went to United States and lived there for more than 16 years.

Discography

Studio albums Maebel Naw (1978) Telayewa (1982) Amen (Maebel Productions, Ethio Sound; 1995) Hageren Alresam (Maebel Productions, 1998) Best of Neway Debebe Collection (Nahom Records, 2007) Yetikemt Abeba (1977) EC Atawekiwem (1979) EC And he have so many singles with other singers by group albums

Singles

"Gondar" (2022)