To All Eritreans and friends in the Metro DC area,
You are invited to a memorial in the DC metro area to celebrate the great
life of a musical icon and a person loved by all in our region of the horn
of Africa.
What: Memorial for Legendary singer activist Mohamed Wardi
Date: April 7th, 2012
When: Staring at 7:00pm until 12:00 Midnight
Free and open to the Public, however get there early to reserve your space.
Where: *WaterfordŽ at Springfield *
6715 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA 22150
Ph (703) 719-5700
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Ibrahim Idris will make some comments on behalf of the Eritrean community
at large. If you can attend this event do so as there will be many
memorable comments and displays featuring a very humble and peaceful man
who did so much with his music to bring people together. See here a youtube
link from the 1990's when he made an appearance in Eritrea singing a
dedication to Eritrea "Eritrea: El Sumud" From Eri-TV as another legend
Yemane Baria gets some love from Mohamed Wardi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDKMrG2pnrs&feature=player_embedded#!
As you all know this prominent Sudanese legend (Mohammed Wardi) died
in February 2012. He passed away at the age of 79 years after more than
half a century of musical career. He is famous for his performance of songs
in both Nubian and Arabic. He has gained popularity in many African
countries, especially in Ethiopia and Eritrea. His songs have been
revoulutionary in many aspects of the Sudanese political process starting
from the October revolution in 1964, to the overthrow of Gaafar Nimeiri
revolution in April 1985. His songs have inspired many people throughout
the horn of Africa and moved the masses. During the Eritrean
A little history for those who did not know much about Mohamed Wardi.
"Wardi was born on the 19th of July 1932, in a small village called Swarda
close to Wadi Halfa Northern Sudan. His mother, Batool Badri, died when he
was an infant. His father, Osman Hassan Wardi, died when he was nine years
old. He was brought up in a diverse and culturally rich background and
developed an interest in poetry, literature, music and singing.
Wardi traveled to Shendi to complete his education, and returned to
Wadi Halfa as a secondary school teacher. In 1953, Wardi went to Khartoum
for the first time to attend a convention as a teaching representative for
his area. He moved to Khartoum and started his career as a musical
performer. In 1957, Omdurman Radio chose him to record and sing on national
broadcast in an arena with legendary singers such as Abdelaziz Mohamed
Dauod, Hassan Atia, Ahmed Almustafa, Osman Hussaein and Ibrahim Awad.Wardi
recorded 17 songs in his first year. A committee formed by Omdurman Radio's
president that included top singers and songwriters such as AlKashif, Osman
Hussaein and Ahmed Almustafa promoted Wardi to highest level as a
professional.
See attached poster for more information.
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