Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
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 ...
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.
Abraham Afewerki, (Tigrinya: ኣብርሃም ኣፈወርቂ) (30 January 1966 – 7 October 2006) was an Eritrean singer, songwriter, and music producer.Noted for his unique Tigrinya-based compositions and lyrics, he was one of the most recognized figures among Eritrean musicians and celebrities and also the world.
Beraki started playing the krar, a five-stringed harp, when she was about eight years old, eventually playing at weddings and parties. [2] Her inspirations were Tsehaytu Ghergish, Fana Etel, and especially Tsehaytu Zennar, whose songs included Annes Ay keremneye Wala Hankas Yekunye (I need a man as soon as possible, even if he's crippled).
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... By occupation: Entertainers / Music people: Musicians: By nationality ...
The AOL.com video experience serves up the best video content from AOL and around the web, curating informative and entertaining snackable videos.
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 .
In 1975, he was jailed for the perceived political interpretation of one of his songs. [2] A few years after the declaration of the independence of Eritrea, Yemane moved to Asmara and continued to release albums that reflected the new era of hope and national prosperity, with a mixture of Eritrean melodies. He also sang about the people ...