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Tafese Tesfaye 1989 Zemana Getem Derasi
In observance of GreatLent, here is begena (bass lyre, King David’s harp) music from an Ethiopian Orthodox monk, circa 1996 (1989 according to the Ethiopia calendar). Contemplate your sinning ways and get with the minimally stark low-end rumble of this ancient instrument.
BTW — Dur-Dur Band Volume 5 (ATFA004) comes out next week, March 19, on LP, CD, MP3 and limited edition cassette. Get yours here.
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I have absolutely no idea what this sounds like… which is why I need it… thanks very much!
harp of David – yes! love it. thanks thanks thanks!
wait a minute,i didnt know Jews do observe the Great Lent. must be the first edict of Pope Francis.
hey brian!
his name reads out Tafese Tesfaye
and this genre is called Begena (not Berena)
zemana getem derasi basically means: melody, lyrics and arragement.
great music by the way!
kariya
mietek: “ethiopian orthodox” refers to a christian denomination, not a branch of orthodox judaism… i think that’s what’s got you confused
as for the album: every recording of this instrument is a treasure, thanks so much brian!
i am in love with your work and this blog. each time you upload something i like, i think about it alot – i think about the music and the artists and about the places they come from. it makes me sail in my imagination, and for that i am thankful. the music enriches and inspires me.
you are da tru shimkovitz!
keep it going!!!
yaronimus from israel
wonderfull discovery at your blog … I will re-post this one, with link of your blog, of course …
http://ethio-pain-music.blogspot.com/
B.
Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!
Ati scris foarte frumos despre Tafese Tesfaye 1989 Zemana Getem Derasi
really!! thank u for this.
what amazing spiritual songs
Thank you very much.
You have no idea that i’m tierd to get this audio. finally I got it. God bless you.