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Summary

Azmari music is an Ethiopian field of song and performance associated with specialist singers and instrumentalists, often including the single-string masenqo fiddle or the krar lyre. The name refers to a social and artistic role as well as a sound. A performer can entertain, praise, tease and comment with language whose double meanings reward a knowledgeable audience. An intimate venue may make the exchange especially immediate, but the tradition also travels through recordings and staged performance. Its defining resource is responsive expressive skill, not a fixed list of instruments. [1]

Contemporary and trending

Azmari practice continues in social venues, celebrations and contemporary collaborations. Some musicians work in familiar local settings, while others bring its vocal power into experimental ensembles or international concerts. These forms should be distinguished rather than ranked automatically as original and diluted. A recorded collaboration can introduce new listeners to the music but cannot reproduce every local joke, audience intervention or social relationship. Continuing cultural identity rests partly in the ability to address a present room, not solely in the preservation of an old repertory. [2]

History

Azmari have long occupied recognizable positions within Ethiopian musical and social life, with relationships to patronage, entertainment and public commentary changing over time. Urbanization and commercial recording created new settings without removing the value of verbal invention. Instruments and modal resources connect the practice to other Ethiopian traditions, but performers develop individual styles and reputations. Historical accounts should not treat an outsider's image of a wandering minstrel as an exhaustive description. The performer is a skilled worker negotiating real audiences, occasions and expectations in a changing society.

Musical characteristics

Listen for a voice that stretches and ornaments a phrase, then places a sharper verbal or rhythmic turn against the accompaniment. Masenqo can supply a sustained, flexible line; krar provides a contrasting plucked texture. Melodic resources often draw on Ethiopian qenet systems, with characteristic shapes that are more informative than a generic pentatonic label. Text may carry layered meanings, so an explanation of context can transform how a phrase is heard. Instrumental economy leaves considerable room for timing, tone and interaction to do the expressive work. [1]

Geography and communities

The mapped core is a broad Ethiopian highland cultural landscape connecting northern and central communities with Addis Ababa's performance world. It includes countryside, regional towns and migration routes rather than assuming that the capital invented everything it records. A lighter British–European field indicates diaspora and collaborative presentation. Geographic affinity is not equivalent to the distribution of every Ethiopian language or tradition. The soft edge deliberately acknowledges overlapping musical worlds and avoids turning an instrument-based international image into a rigid national or ethnic boundary.

Artists

Eténèsh Wassié is a useful route into the expressive possibilities of Azmari singing and cross-setting collaboration. Documented local singers and masenqo players provide equally necessary perspectives on the social practice. Smithsonian's chordophone collection helps situate instruments and individual performance within a wider Ethiopian landscape rather than treating them as interchangeable folk sounds. Named examples should be followed into their actual recordings and occasions. A celebrity roster is insufficient where musicianship includes the capacity to improvise an address that only the present audience fully understands.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

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Repertoire Field use Notes
traditional regional Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
MuGlobe representative performances
Artist Performance / song / title Embedded player URL Notes Repertoire kind Repertoire date Recording date Format Opening Places Fit Evidence Review note
Chalachew Ashenafi and Ililta Band Fano https://www.youtube.com/embed/MD6mDuhMIug Terp Records' tribute release identifies Ashenafi as a Gondar azmari. The band recording adds a locally rooted vocal example to the more experimental collaborations elsewhere in this playlist.[3] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Eténèsh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias Yematebela Wof https://www.youtube.com/embed/kqtdoDTcOxQ Wassié brings an azmari singing background to a trio with two French bass players. This is an explicitly contemporary experimental collaboration, not a claim that this instrumentation defines traditional azmari practice.[4] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Eténèsh Wassié Bati https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xg-5ukCM0Vs An audio release by a singer whose practice developed in Ethiopian azmari-bet performance settings. Included as a vocal-repertoire example; the supplied video is an official music-track presentation rather than concert footage.[5] Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained. traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 19 October 2026. Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Ethiopia Revival (YouTube channel) Bitsat Seyoum & Abebe Fekade | Urban Azmaris of Ethiopia-03-Bati https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZLSacnb3Hw Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[6] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Ethiopia Revival (YouTube channel) Bitsat Seyoum & Abebe Fekade | Urban Azmaris of Ethiopia-04-Abeba Abeba https://www.youtube.com/embed/E6gevp6dmJU Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[7] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
addis lion (YouTube channel) Abebe Fekade - Bati Original recording: https://www.youtube.com/embed/edcs_3FiH-E Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[8] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
YENE ETHIOPIA (YouTube channel) #Ethiopian- Azmari bet music and dance https://www.youtube.com/embed/v86I2peF0r8 Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[9] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Enzira Entertainment - እንዚራ ኢንተርቴይመንት (YouTube channel) Bitseat Seyoum and Abebe Fekade - By masinko Azmari music -ብፅአት ስዩም እና አበበ ፈቃዱ በማሲንቆ የአዝማሪ ጨዋታ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ua8N8affcME Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[10] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Afrika Festival Hertme (YouTube channel) Fendika - 03 - Live at Afrika Festival Hertme 2014 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qYV9QqC8rA Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[11] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Melikte Entertainment (YouTube channel) አዝማሪ ቤት በለንደን/AZMARI BET in London- ክፍል: ፪ https://www.youtube.com/embed/wHe5Pv9Mw1I Selected by Ed for Azmari music; embedded playback checked 18 October 2026. Artist attribution is the channel credit; see the video title for performer details.[12] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.
Kibret Belay መገን አፈጣጣር -ክብረት በላይ-Kibret Belay#Azmari#Masinko #Wollo Ethiopia https://www.youtube.com/embed/dSkQWGD60Ng Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher VIP ETH identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-09-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[13] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher VIP ETH identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ ያደጉ ግዜ https://www.youtube.com/embed/7XiizT6oxwg Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-09-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[14] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Getu Tesfaw ማሲንቆ ጌጡ ተስፋው New Ethiopian Music Masinko Getu TesFaw አዲስ እራያ ሙዚቃ (እኔስ ለላስቴ ልጅ) bey Wolo (አማሮ ስልሽ) https://www.youtube.com/embed/BxFCKgTRneM Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Artist Amanuel Gizaw Music 🎶 identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-08-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[15] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Artist Amanuel Gizaw Music 🎶 identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ ያደጉ ግዜ https://www.youtube.com/embed/lJcrS0gYVyY Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-06-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[16] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Wendmu Amare Wendmu Amare ወንድሙ አማረ #best #ethiopian #azmari masinko2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bX6RjMPyZxQ Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Masinko Weg ማሲንቆ ወግ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-04-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[17] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Masinko Weg ማሲንቆ ወግ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna yalelet Adugna Iene lanche beye ያለለት አዱኛ እኔ ላቺ ብየ |fun Ethiopian music https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuDSlbQEHSQ Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Endris Mesenko እንድሪስ መሰንቆ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2026-04-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[18] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Endris Mesenko እንድሪስ መሰንቆ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Asrat Bosena and Endris Hassen ድንቅ የመሰንቆ ሙዚቃ Asrat and Endris | Ethiopia’s Most Beautiful Traditional Instrumental Best masinqo https://www.youtube.com/embed/xpC9wuUw7Ks Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Moseb names Asrat Bosena and Endris Hassen as the two masinqo players. Video publication: 2025-11-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[19] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Moseb names Asrat Bosena and Endris Hassen as the two masinqo players.
Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ አንጀት የሚበላ ያ የጥንቱ ዘመን yalelet adugna / ya yetentu / zemen 2025 official vidio https://www.youtube.com/embed/FzPjLXREChw Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2025-08-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[20] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Kaethe Hostetter and Endris Hassen የማሲንቆ እና ቫዮሊን ወግ በ እንድሪስ ሀሰን እና ኬታ | Violin and Masinqo talk by Kaethe Hostetter and Endris Hassen https://www.youtube.com/embed/cWkkxXAKg6Y Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. The word talk refers to an instrumental dialogue by Kaethe Hostetter (violin) and Endris Hassen (masinqo); the publisher explicitly describes instrumental music, not a spoken interview. Video publication: 2025-05-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[21] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. The word talk refers to an instrumental dialogue by Kaethe Hostetter (violin) and Endris Hassen (masinqo); the publisher explicitly describes instrumental music, not a spoken interview.
Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ New Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ https://www.youtube.com/embed/tyVmd3l8mRU Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2025-03-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[22] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Yalelet Adugna ያለለት አዱኛ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna yalelet adugna - gojam yawkibetal | ያለለት አዱኛ - ጎጃም ያውቅበታል New Ethiopian music 2025 (Official video) https://www.youtube.com/embed/btoJ43aU7Kk Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher shibabaw yihune entertainment identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2025-01-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[23] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher shibabaw yihune entertainment identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna Yalelet Adugna- hagerachin gonder| ያለለት አዱኛ - ሀገራችን ጎንደር New ethiopian music 2025 (official video) https://www.youtube.com/embed/j3m8bHlnH4c Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher shibabaw yihune entertainment identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2025-01-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[24] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher shibabaw yihune entertainment identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna Yalelet Adugna ere baloa baloa ያለለት አዱኛ_ ኧረ ባሏ ባሏ https://www.youtube.com/embed/2lWDV8S2FzE Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Lji asa media _ ልጅ አሳ ሚዲያ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2024-11-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[25] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Lji asa media _ ልጅ አሳ ሚዲያ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna Yalelet Adugna : Keyregnaw Wollo (ያለለት አዱኛ ) ኸይረኛዉ ወሎ New Ethiopian Music 2024 (official Video) https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZDzd5h34MU Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Birhanu Mola Tube identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2024-11-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[26] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Birhanu Mola Tube identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Yalelet Adugna Yalelet Aduga - mamaye - New Ethiopian Music-Masinko 2024 (official Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YaN7Hi8SiQ Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Birhanu Mola Tube identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2024-07-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[27] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Birhanu Mola Tube identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias Sala - Trio Etenesh Wassié / Mathieu Sourisseau / Sébastien Bacquias https://www.youtube.com/embed/jEQ-c6PiYnc Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Freddy Morezon identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2022-11-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[28] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Freddy Morezon identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias Yene Alem - Trio Etenesh Wassié / Mathieu Sourisseau / Sébastien Bacquias https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVgdWlbqle8 Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Freddy Morezon identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2022-10-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[29] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Freddy Morezon identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Chalachew Ashenafi and ensemble CHALACHEW ASHENAFI NEYLIGN NAFKOTE, GAMYE # ቻላቸው አሸናፊ# ነይልኝ ናፍቆቴ(ጋምዬ) https://www.youtube.com/embed/cR2IE3NjK0Y Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher AMan'smusictaste identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2022-09-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[30] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher AMan'smusictaste identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Asnake Gebreyes with Ukandanz Asnake Gebreyes fit ukandanz live performance Ende eyerusalem አስናቀ ገብረየስ እደደየሩሳሌም https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvSTp7YzeQw Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Senadre tube _ ሰናድሬ ቱዩብ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2021-06-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[31] traditional unknown unknown live unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Senadre tube _ ሰናድሬ ቱዩብ identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Etenesh Wassié and Mathieu Sourisseau Gonder c'est bon by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009) https://www.youtube.com/embed/v1LVFs48SfM Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2019-01-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[32] traditional unknown 2009 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias Ambassel by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Sébastien Bacquias (2018) https://www.youtube.com/embed/GbrWWeP4zvY Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2018-03. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2019-01-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[33] traditional unknown 2018-03 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2018-03. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié and Mathieu Sourisseau Zelessegna by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009) https://www.youtube.com/embed/cde_CDJwxEU Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2019-01-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[34] traditional unknown 2009 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias Temanesh by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Sébastien Bacquias (Womex18) https://www.youtube.com/embed/zfzrrPSpfN0 Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2018. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2019-01-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[35] traditional unknown 2018 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2018. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié and Mathieu Sourisseau Ambassel by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xxw82ftrJg8 Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2019-01-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[36] traditional unknown 2009 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2009. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Chalachew Ashenafi and ensemble Chalachew Ashenafi - Himamyew- behalawi music https://www.youtube.com/embed/g31HQOnzNPc Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Mulu^G identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2018-10-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[37] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Mulu^G identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Julie Läderach Tezeta by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Julie Läderach (2017) https://www.youtube.com/embed/DToNAchSkLA Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2017-03-14. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2017-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[38] traditional unknown 2017-03-14 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Etenesh Wassié identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2017-03-14. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Hamid Drake Zelessegna. Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau featuring Hamid Drake. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5rOdCoW1jjQ Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Zerafprod identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2012-04-11. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2012-12-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[39] traditional unknown 2012-04-11 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Zerafprod identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2012-04-11. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Etenesh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Hamid Drake Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau featuring Hamid Drake live at Banlieues Bleues. April 2012 https://www.youtube.com/embed/NdX4xjafJxM Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Zutique Productions identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2012-04-11. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup. Video publication: 2012-11-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[40] traditional unknown 2012-04-11 live unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher Zutique Productions identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Source-documented performance date: 2012-04-11. Explicit contemporary Azmari/folk-blues interpretation with acoustic bass/strings; not an unchanged traditional masinqo lineup.
Chalachew Ashenafi and ensemble Chalachew - 1 https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJkDEFTeWIA Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher MekonnenAshenafi identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented. Video publication: 2010-06-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[41] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Specific Ethiopian Azmari/masinqo repertoire or explicitly documented Azmari-derived arrangement. Traditional singing, named instrumental dialogue and Etenesh Wassié’s experimental collaborations are distinguished from generic Ethiopian pop and interviews. Title, work credits and publisher MekonnenAshenafi identify the recording. Original and performance dates remain unknown unless documented.

Related genres

Ethio-jazz and Ethiopian popular song can draw on related melodic and vocal resources while operating in different ensemble and social settings. The krar, masenqo and begena should not be collapsed into one instrument category, nor should every performance on them be called Azmari. Broader terms such as minstrel or bard may help comparison but carry their own historical assumptions. The most faithful introduction keeps the relationship among performer, text, accompaniment and audience at the center, then follows how that relationship changes in recording and collaboration.

References and further reading

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ethiopia: Three Chordophone Traditions — Smithsonian Folkways.
  2. ↑ Popular music in Ethiopia — Music In Africa.
  3. ↑ Chalachew Ashenafi and Ililta Band — Fano. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
  4. ↑ Eténèsh Wassié, Mathieu Sourisseau and Sébastien Bacquias — Yematebela Wof. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18. Context: supporting source.
  5. ↑ Eténèsh Wassié — Bati. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18. Context: supporting source.
  6. ↑ Bitsat Seyoum & Abebe Fekade | Urban Azmaris of Ethiopia-03-Bati. YouTube; channel: Ethiopia Revival.
  7. ↑ Bitsat Seyoum & Abebe Fekade | Urban Azmaris of Ethiopia-04-Abeba Abeba. YouTube; channel: Ethiopia Revival.
  8. ↑ Abebe Fekade - Bati Original recording:. YouTube; channel: addis lion.
  9. ↑ #Ethiopian- Azmari bet music and dance. YouTube; channel: YENE ETHIOPIA.
  10. ↑ Bitseat Seyoum and Abebe Fekade - By masinko Azmari music -ብፅአት ስዩም እና አበበ ፈቃዱ በማሲንቆ የአዝማሪ ጨዋታ. YouTube; channel: Enzira Entertainment - እንዚራ ኢንተርቴይመንት.
  11. ↑ Fendika - 03 - Live at Afrika Festival Hertme 2014. YouTube; channel: Afrika Festival Hertme.
  12. ↑ አዝማሪ ቤት በለንደን/AZMARI BET in London- ክፍል: ፪. YouTube; channel: Melikte Entertainment.
  13. ↑ መገን አፈጣጣር -ክብረት በላይ-Kibret Belay#Azmari#Masinko #Wollo Ethiopia .
  14. ↑ ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ ያደጉ ግዜ.
  15. ↑ ማሲንቆ ጌጡ ተስፋው New Ethiopian Music Masinko Getu TesFaw አዲስ እራያ ሙዚቃ (እኔስ ለላስቴ ልጅ) bey Wolo (አማሮ ስልሽ).
  16. ↑ ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ ያደጉ ግዜ.
  17. ↑ Wendmu Amare ወንድሙ አማረ #best #ethiopian #azmari masinko2026.
  18. ↑ yalelet Adugna Iene lanche beye ያለለት አዱኛ እኔ ላቺ ብየ |fun Ethiopian music.
  19. ↑ ድንቅ የመሰንቆ ሙዚቃ Asrat and Endris | Ethiopia’s Most Beautiful Traditional Instrumental Best masinqo.
  20. ↑ ያለለት አዱኛ አንጀት የሚበላ ያ የጥንቱ ዘመን yalelet adugna / ya yetentu / zemen 2025 official vidio.
  21. ↑ የማሲንቆ እና ቫዮሊን ወግ በ እንድሪስ ሀሰን እና ኬታ | Violin and Masinqo talk by Kaethe Hostetter and Endris Hassen.
  22. ↑ ያለለት አዱኛ ሸጋ አዝማሪ ልብን የሚያሰደሰት ማሲንቆ ባህላዊ ትዝታ New Ethiopian masinko azmari tizita tradional #አዝማሪ.
  23. ↑ yalelet adugna - gojam yawkibetal | ያለለት አዱኛ - ጎጃም ያውቅበታል New Ethiopian music 2025 (Official video).
  24. ↑ Yalelet Adugna- hagerachin gonder| ያለለት አዱኛ - ሀገራችን ጎንደር New ethiopian music 2025 (official video).
  25. ↑ Yalelet Adugna ere baloa baloa ያለለት አዱኛ_ ኧረ ባሏ ባሏ.
  26. ↑ Yalelet Adugna : Keyregnaw Wollo (ያለለት አዱኛ ) ኸይረኛዉ ወሎ New Ethiopian Music 2024 (official Video).
  27. ↑ Yalelet Aduga - mamaye - New Ethiopian Music-Masinko 2024 (official Video.
  28. ↑ Sala - Trio Etenesh Wassié / Mathieu Sourisseau / Sébastien Bacquias.
  29. ↑ Yene Alem - Trio Etenesh Wassié / Mathieu Sourisseau / Sébastien Bacquias.
  30. ↑ CHALACHEW ASHENAFI NEYLIGN NAFKOTE, GAMYE # ቻላቸው አሸናፊ# ነይልኝ ናፍቆቴ(ጋምዬ).
  31. ↑ Asnake Gebreyes fit ukandanz live performance Ende eyerusalem አስናቀ ገብረየስ እደደየሩሳሌም.
  32. ↑ Gonder c'est bon by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009).
  33. ↑ Ambassel by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Sébastien Bacquias (2018).
  34. ↑ Zelessegna by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009).
  35. ↑ Temanesh by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Sébastien Bacquias (Womex18).
  36. ↑ Ambassel by Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau (2009).
  37. ↑ Chalachew Ashenafi - Himamyew- behalawi music.
  38. ↑ Tezeta by Etenesh Wassie, Mathieu Sourisseau & Julie Läderach (2017).
  39. ↑ Zelessegna. Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau featuring Hamid Drake..
  40. ↑ Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau featuring Hamid Drake live at Banlieues Bleues. April 2012.
  41. ↑ Chalachew - 1.

Hotspot mushrooms

Azmari is a highland social-performance world linking northern/central Ethiopian communities to Addis migration. The broad field includes regional towns and countryside; European collaboration is weaker and detached.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms
ID Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km) Strength Notes
azmari-highland-landscape Northern and central Ethiopian Azmari landscape 11 38 1050 1 Regional towns, rural roots and Addis connections.
azmari-european-circuit British and western European Ethiopian performance circuit 50 1 500 0.28 Diaspora and selected collaborative audiences.
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