Girma Yifrashewa, born in Addis Ababa in 1967, is an Ethiopian classical pianist and composer renowned for blending traditional Ethiopian melodies with Western classical music. Beginning his musical journey with the krar, a traditional Ethiopian string instrument, he transitioned to piano at 16, studying at the Yared School of Music and later at the Sofia State Conservatory in Bulgaria. Yifrashewa's compositions, such as "The Shepherd with the Flute," showcase his unique fusion of Ethiopian pentatonic scales and classical forms. His 2014 album, "Love & Peace," received international acclaim, reaching number 23 on the Billboard classical albums chart. In June 2024, he made his Carnegie Hall debut with "Peace unto Ethiopia: An Anthology of Original Works and Tributes." Yifrashewa continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his evocative performances and compositions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girma_Yifrashewa?utm_source=openai))