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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 ...
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.
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).
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.
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 .
During the mid-1970s, Mengisteab was the only Eritrean artist broadcast on Ethiopian radio; his krar music and usage of the Tigrinya language contributed to his popularity. [2] While living in Addis Ababa, Mengisteab and his wife ran a music shop. He formed his own group in Addis Ababa called Megaleh Guayla (Echo of the Dance). [1]
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