Modern Ethiopian music has come a long way since its inception during the 1950s. This text provides an overview of popular music in the East African nation.
Predominantly filled with asymmetric rhythms set to melodic contours and pentatonic (five-note) scale, Ethiopia’s popular music has been going through a steady evolution from its early days. The ancient folk music, as represented by the wandering minstrels referred to as Azmaris, started blending with western elements, especially after the arrival of the first European military band, sent to the country by Tsar Nicholas II in 1897.
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Popular music in Ethiopia
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