WorldMusic

Horn of Africa

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Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Djibouti. Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical chant (zema), the distinctive pentatonic qenet modes heard in Ethio-jazz, and the krar lyre give the region a sound clearly set apart from the rest of Africa.

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  • SacredEthiopian Christian ChantThe liturgical chant of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church — sung in Ge'ez, accompanied by sistrum, drum and staff.

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