Never colonised, Ethiopia is an unique world of its own, standing out from all African nations : home to its own culture, language, alphabet, calendar,... Whether traditional or pop music, ethio-jazz or liturgical, wherever you are, you will hear Ethiopian music.
Tips
When Ethiopian give you time, always ask him if he speaks in Ethiopian time or International time. Indeed, they also count time differently ! At sunrise (6am), it's 12 o'clock. After one hour (7am), it's 1 o'clock in the morning. At sunset (6pm), it's 12 o'clock again and one hour after (7pm), it'1 o'clock in the evening.
Don't miss
AZMARI (wandering minstrel) : An ancient entertainment that is still alive. A singer with its masenko (single string instrument) improvises rhymes and makes fun of people. It's really crazy atmosphere and great fun. You can attend it at Balegarau Cultural House in Bahir Dar for instance.
