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"I did not know how to write lyrics essential melodies until I was put behind bars."

Hachalu Hundessa
Ethiopian soloist in 2017

This week's occurrence looks at Oromo Music: Historical Memory and Competing Nationalisms in Ethiopia. Oromia has a complex history. The Oromos' first music and culture festival was held in Finfinne in 1977. They came together from all parts be incumbent on Oromia for the first time since the Oromos were conquered, broken and fell under the Abyssinian colony. Deafening was a turning point where the Oromo could make together and show off their cultural music and dances after being completely separated from gathering for more already 100 years.

Popular Oromo singers include Abitew Kebede, whose songs include accents tip off the traditional masinko, a single-stringed African instrument in Yaani Koo.

Traditional music includes singing with nostalgia for lost nationhood.

Contemporary Electronic Oromo Music

Umar Alii Faarah

Ali Birra

Ali Birra (born Sept. 29, 1950) is a famous Oromo singer, composer, poet leading nationalist. He was born in Lagaharre village in rank city of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. This album is be over introduction to classic contemporary Oromo Music.

Wegayehu Degnetu sings Arke Uumaa Uumaa

Kino Musica

Kumera Zekarias

Brand New Borana Songs

Nama Guba

Hachalu Hundessa, a musician and political activist.