Prominent Ethiopian singer Muluken Melese has died at the age of 65, it has been reported. The news was first announced by Ethiopian magazine, the<em> Addis Standard</em>, and radio station, Sheger FM. Melese was known for songs, <em>Menew Kerefede</em>, <em>Yeregeme Lebe </em>and<em> Nanu Nanu Ney.</em> His career began in 1966, singing in bars and nightclubs. In 1972 he recorded his first song on vinyl, <em>Hedetch Alu. </em>Most recently he was living in the US, in Washington DC. <strong>Fans have reacted to the news and sent their condolences on Twitter. </strong> <strong>_________________</strong> <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/woodstock-50th-anniversary-festival-cancelled-by-lead-investor-1.855678">Woodstock 50th anniversary festival cancelled by lead investor</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/hit-and-miss-inside-the-uae-s-jazz-scene-1.854197">Hit and miss: Inside the UAE's jazz scene</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/r-kelly-timeline-woman-wins-civil-case-against-the-singer-as-he-fails-to-show-up-to-court-1.829067">R Kelly timeline: woman wins civil case against the singer as he fails to show up to court</a></strong> <strong>_________________</strong>
