Originally drawn to Ethiopia because of its historical uniqueness and non-western music, a Ph.D. student is now researching how music and conflict intersect in the country. Sarah Bishop, a Ph.D.

The golden age of Ethiopian soul music kicked off in the mid '60s with a flurry of horns, eerie keyboards, and whip-crack drumming. Woven through the groove was the strained, conflicted voice of ...

Left: Ayalew Mesfin [Photo by Hannah Brooks]. Right: Hailu Mergia [Photo courtesy of the artist] For many people outside of the Habesha community, their first experience with Ethiopian music came from ...

Yirga finds his way into Ethiopian standards, displays his flair for jazz over solo and ensemble pieces, and performs effortless homages to... Samuel Yirga Ushers In A Golden Age Of Ethiopian Music ...