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The music of Eritrea, is a diverse mix of traditional and popular styles originating from ancient to modern times.The nine major ethnic groups of Eritrea—Afar, Bilen, Hedareb, Kunama, Nara, Rashaida, Saho, Tigre and Tigrinya—celebrate autonomous music-making expressed through a rich heritage of vocalists, instrumentalists and activities within the country and throughout the international ...
Orthodox Tewahedo music refers to sacred music of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The music was long associated with Zema (chant), developed by the six century composer Yared . It is essential part of liturgical service in the Church and classified into fourteen anaphoras, with the normal use being the Twelve Apostles .
Tizita songs are a popular music genre in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It's named after the Tizita Qañat mode/scale used in such songs. [1] Tizita is known for strongly moving listener's feelings not only among the Amhara, but a large number of Ethiopians, in general. [5] Western sources often compare tizita to the blues.
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A kebero (Amharic and Tigrinya: ከበሮ) is a double-headed, conical hand drum used in the traditional music of Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia.A piece of animal hide is stretched over each end of the instrument, thus forming a membranophone.
The lyrics of the anthem were written by poet Solomon Tsehaye Beraki. [2] [3] Originally written in 1986, Solomon updated them in 1993 after Eritrea's independence.[4] [5] The music was composed in 1985–1986 by organist Isaac Abraham Meharezghi (also spelt Isaq [4]), who was a member of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front cultural troupe.
With a relaxed, stylish persona, she presents an ideal of modern Eritrea. [3] Abraha was one of the performers at the 5th Eri Youth Festival, held in the SAWA Defence Training Center, Eritrea on 13–15 July 2012. [4] [5] Other acts at the festival included the Eriam Sisters and Helen Meles. [6] [7]