Ethiopian Traditional Music And Culture

Ethiopian Traditional Music and Dances Culture

The Beta troupe performing 
an original contemporary dance 
based on the culture of Ethiopian Jewhy

Ethiopia has a very rich and diverse music history. The various tribes and ethnic groups of Ethiopia have their own distinct music culture and tradition.

The Tigrayans to the north have this smooth, circular dance routine culminated with shoulder and neck movement. The Amharas at the center have dance style dominated by upper body and neck movement.

“Move your neck according to the music.”

~ Ethiopian Proverb  

The Oromos to the center and south have this jumping style and full body dance routine. The Gurages have an acrobatic dance that requires high level of arm, leg and body coordination.