Music of Eritrea - Definition

Eritrea is an East African country. Its cultural heritage is closely linked to its neighbor, Ethiopia, of it was recently a province. Eritrean music is especially similar to that of the Ethiopian province of Tigray. Perhaps the most famous Eritrean musician in history was Teklé Tefsa-Ezighe, some of whose music was banned by the Ethiopian government in the 1970s. Also of note is Bereket Mengistab, who has had a lengthy career, and 60s legend Haile Ghebru.

Eritrean music has a unique rhythm that sets it apart from the rest of Africa. Pop stars include Mengistab, mentioned above, Osman Abdulrihm, Abrar Osman, Abraham Afwerki, Yemane Gebremichael and Idris Mohamed Ali.

Traditional instruments include the stringed kraar.

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