Title: Mainstreaming the begena
Written by Hailu T.
Saturday, 21 July 2007
"Begena, an Ethiopian harp like musical instrument, is widely used for playing spiritual music and is hardly ever seen being used in other types of music. But one man who became fascinated with it ever since he heard it being played has for a few years been bringing various musical and instrumental melodies with it. ...."
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Title: Hussein brings cosmic twang from Addis Ababa to LansingWritten by Lawrence Cosentino
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
"Pinching tiny leather strips and moving them up or down a straw's breadth, Temesgen Hussein changes the way the world vibrates. It's a big responsibility, and the Ethiopian-born musician bears it with grave delight. ...."
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Title: Have you seen Hussein?Written by Chris Scofield
DECEMBER 3, 2003
"Bringing Ethiopian tradition to East Lansing in the form of love songs and wisdom enriched prose, Temesgen Hussein is showcased on the first Saturday of the month performing a tranquil exhibition for the dinner crowd at Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine. ...."
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Praise The Lord ...
King David's Harp MP3 Player!
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