The begena, Ethiopia's ancient instrument that provides 'medecine for the soul' Posted: March 16, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 Ermias Haylay was 15 when he first touched a begena, one of ...

Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, holding their ...

Legend has it that the instrument was brought over from Israel in the 10th century BC by Menelik I, Ethiopia's first emperor, who received it from King David. For centuries, the instrument's music ...

ADDIS ABABA - Ermias Haylay was 15 when he first touched a begena, one of Ethiopia's oldest instruments, that has since become "an addiction" for the young musician. From his love for the ...

Traditional Ethiopian instruments feature alongside a blistering horn section and modern rhythm section that ‘rocks’, giving voice to the rhythmically infectious grooves unique to Ethiopian music and ...

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Legend has it that the instrument was brought over from Israel in the 10th century BC by Menelik I, Ethiopia's first emperor, who received it from King David. For centuries, the instrument's music ...