Biruktawit Tasew’s fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, holding their audience ...

Students of Eman Begena School sing songs as they carry their begenas on a taxi bus heading to perform at a begena therapy session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo: AFP Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide ...

Addis Ababa (AFP) – Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, ...

Talking on any subject with Alemu Aga, one cannot help but be taken aback by the exceptionally smooth and enchanting tone in which the veteran begena performer utters his measured responses. Of course ...