A famous Ethiopian nun and pianist dies at 99

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The Ethiopian pianist and nun Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou grew up wealthy and privileged in Addis Ababa, mixing with the likes of former Emperor Haile Selassie. She also became a piano talent. But she turned away from a promising international touring career and decided to devote herself to her religion — mixed with some music. We look back at the extraordinary life of Guèbrou, who has died at the age of 99.

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