Bunge Burunje
Bunge Burunje Burunjje Bungga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boditi |
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Genres | Ethiopian music fused with different styles |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
Bunge Burunje, (Wolayttattuwa: Burunjje Bungga, amharic: ቡንጌ ቡሩንጄ) is an Ethiopian musician. Bunge's music mainly relates with Wolayta history and cultures. Bunge is famous for his song which tried to mention many issues relating to politics and wise administration system of Firew Altaye wishing the coming generation share his wisdom, courage and pride for his people.[1] His song Baalay Sonnooriya disclose the cultural festivity of Gifaataa, the Wolaita New Year celebration, its fortune and the likes. Another song entitled Maataa Daannay Kawo Xona literally means the last authority was Kawo Tona, is also popular in Southern regions of Ethiopia.[2]
Selected Albums and Singles[edit]
Bunge started his career as a university student in early 1998 with his first album called Kawo Tona that was fascinating for Wolayita and its surroundings. His second album, Hello South Ethiopia, is credited with being an unheralded artist who co-ordinated the Omotic artists. Jaalaa Garange, is among the most beloved works of the day. The work addresses Firew Altaye who was deeply respected and admired by Wolaytans. Bunge Burnje's single Tana mo aimed to bring attention to the issue where more than 300 people died in floods in the Dasench district of South Omo Zone.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "An Exploration into the Cultural Political and Socio economic Implications of Some Wolaita Songs". Journal of Culture Society and Development.
- ^ "Focus on the Content Analysis of Some Selected Wolaita Songs". Journal of Culture Society and Development.
- ^ "ጥበቡን ለገንዘብ ሳይሆን ለህዝብ መስዋዕት ያደረገው እውቁ አርቲስትና ኢኮኖሚስት ቡንጌ ቡሩንጄ በምን አይነት አቋም ላይ ነው". Wolaita Times (in Amharic).