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Nightlife » Azmari-bet
| Fendika | | Kazanchis, 011-553-3373 |  | Owned Melaku Belay, one of the best Eskista dancers, Fendika has very professional musicians, dancers, and singers. Once like a decorated, embroidered cave when it was owned by singer Messeret Belete, it has now been transformed into a spacious and airy hall. Entertainment includes an azmari. | | | Map It | |
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| Tedje | | Cechnya, |  | Tedje is one of the most famous azmaris, who achieved renown after her role in Ethiopian filmmaker, Haile Gerima’s film, Adwa. Her spaciaous and popular Azmari-bet is located next to the Elsa Restaurant behind the Wiha Limat. Azmari singers and musicians—composed of mainly of massinqo and kebero men—and eskista dancers entertain people along with Tedje. The audience participates by contributing bits of poetry to be sung or danced. They applaud and burst out laughing as the massinqo players come up with their Amharic and English synchronized bits. | | | Map It | |
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| Temermeru Azmari-bet | | 011-550-7099 |  | This azmari-bet was named after the owner, Adane Tekka, also known as Yiwodal, released his single hit “Temermeru.” Adane is one of the best azmari singers, known for his improvisation and his massinqo playing. “Temermeru” was launched to create awareness about HIV issues and to encourage people to check their health status. The azmari-bet is located off Haya Hulett, just south of and across the road from St Gabriel Hospital. Musician and singer, Adane Teka is known for his very smart and funny lyrics. | | | Map It | |
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| Tsehay Bolel | | | Owned by the main dancer, the Tsehay Bolel is one of the best azmari bets, characterized by dancers who try to bring something extra to their performances. For example, in one of her acts, Tsehay dances on her knees, imitating Ambasha or Ethiopian bread-making; in another she wears Southern costumes, including a feather in her hair. | | | Map It | |
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