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Eskista (Amharic: እስክስታ) is a traditional Amhara cultural dance originated by the Amhara ethnic group [1] in Ethiopia. Due to the widespread influence of the Amhara people, the dance is performed in almost every corner of the country and has gone viral internationally, becoming a global trend celebrated by diverse audiences.
Tsehay Hawkins (/ s ə ˈ h aɪ /, sə-HYE; born 15 November 2005) is an Australian dancer and singer, best known as a member of the Wiggles.She was the second female to be a member of the group and is the first member of African heritage, as well as the youngest to have ever joined, joining at age sixteen.
Fendika musicians at PhilaMOCA in 2018. Fendika often leads workshops in traditional Ethiopian music and dance. [2] The group also supports a school for migrant children which aims to prevent youth homelessness and child labor by providing cultural education for these children and their families. [4]
Various famous Ethiopian artists from other ethnic groups have incorporated Welayta musical style into their songs, including vocalists Tibebu Workeye, Teddy afro and Tsehaye Yohannes. Just as influential are Welayta traditional dance forms that are often adopted by musicians and widely visible in Ethiopian music videos.
It is a shoulder-focused dance that involves the movement of the head, chest and neck as well. [8] [9] The eskista is known for its distinct use of vertical, sagittal, and diagonal shoulder movements. [9] Both men and women use similar movements in this dance, and instead of partnership often has a competitive nature in how dancers mirror each ...
In the African countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea, the New Year's celebration is called Enkutatash. "It’s an extremely inspiring, festive, heart-warming, and hopeful time of the year in Ethiopia ...
Endegna (Amharic: እንደኛ), previously known as Yegna (Amharic: የኛ), is an Ethiopian five-piece girl group, originated in Addis Ababa. The group gained prominence after releasing two singles, "Abet" (2013) and "Taitu" (2014). Their earlier lyrical contents reference female empowerment and opposition towards violence against women ...
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