Title: Ethiopian urban and tribal music.
Authors: Johnson, Ragnar.; Harrisson, Ralph.
Publisher: Rounder Records,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Folk music Ethiopia; Music Ethiopia
Abstract: Highlights the diversity of styles of music in Ethiopia and the various instruments used. Recordings made among members of different ethnic groups living in the capital, Addis Ababa, as well as in rural areas in southern, southwestern, and northeastern Ethiopia. Some are field recordings.
Contents: Eyo : Dorze song (2:41) -- Kofu (3:14) -- Anche-lej-amaleh (3:12) -- Bagana [religious poem] (2:19) -- Galla song (3:14) -- Konso song (3:32) -- Msgana : praise song to God (4:57) -- Fanno (12:18) -- Harambeh Africa (1:36) -- Fila flute dance (3:09) -- Nuer wire strung harp (3:10) -- Jung nai (1:05) -- Anuak toum (4:48) -- Walla-lam (1:27) -- Afar flute (1:30)