Amha Eshete

Despite a 1948 Imperial edict banning the distribution of Ethiopian pop music, Amha Eshete launched a record label, Amha Records, and released 103 singles and a dozen albums by Ethiopian artists between 1969 and 1975. In addition to making Ethiopian music known throughout the world, Eshete helped to spark a modern period of creativity in his homeland. During an interview in the early '90s, Eshete said "I had a gut feeling that it was the right thing to do.

I took the risk." The governmental resistance against Eshete's efforts ultimately proved insurmountable. By the mid-'90s, Eshete had immigrated to the United States.

Amha Eshete is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 3 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes TEZETA (2024), Ethiopiques: Revolt of the Soul (2017), Under African Skies: Ethiopia (1989). The recorded credits span 1989 to 2024, including 3 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.