Alemayehu Eshete (1941–2021) was an iconic Ethiopian singer celebrated for his dynamic voice and charismatic stage presence. Emerging in the 1960s during Ethiopia’s “Golden Age” of music, he blended traditional Ethiopian sounds with Western soul, jazz, and rock influences, earning him the nickname “the Ethiopian Elvis.” Backed by legendary ensembles like the Police Orchestra and the Ibex Band, Eshete’s timeless recordings remain central to the Ethio-jazz movement and continue to inspire new generations of musicians worldwide.