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Ghirmay is an Eritrean American singer, songwriter, and composer. His music is the result of the harmonious alliance between traditional and modern music; an original and innovative artistic creation. Ghirmay sings in his native language Tigrinya, in Arabic and in English. His art has been deeply influenced by events in his life. Born in Eritrea, forced to migrate with his family at an early age, raised in Sudanese refugee camps during the difficult years of Eritrea’s struggle for independence. Once back in Eritrea as a young boy after the country gained its independence, Ghirmay had been in a state of constant waiting for change. In 2011, when it became impossible to work and live as an artist in Eritrea, Ghirmay had to migrate yet again. In exile in Sudan during the last six years, Ghirmay has struggled to widen the scope of his art. He made various trips in Eastern Africa to collaborate with local artists in an attempt to capture an international flavor to his national music....

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