1958–1966: Early life Neway Debebe was born in
Hamer Bako, and raised in different parts of Ethiopia. He lived in
Asella,
Awasa and
Wolaita Sodo. Neway's passion for music started while he was in high school. He attended Ras Andarge high school in Asella. The teachers supported Neway in many different ways to lay a foundation for his passion for music. As a result Neway performed well in the high school student's band.
1967–1970s: Career beginnings After developing his talent in high school, Neway moved to the capital
Addis Ababa to further his musical career. In Addis Ababa he joined the Ambassador Theatre and the Ras Theatre's traditional
band respectively. His contributions to the bands increased their popularity, especially the Ras Theatre's band. Neway has been described as possessing a "voice of silk". He composes
melody and
lyrics for himself and for his many professional
colleagues, including
Tilahun Gessesse. Neway's music is wide and varied, from the traditional
Ethiopian beats,
rumba,
reggae or
garage,
big band or
Ethno-Jazz,
calypso to
Afro-pop. This made Neway hugely popular outside
Ethiopia.
1991–2007: Move to United States In 1991, Neway went to United States and lived there for more than 16 years. == Discography ==