Tag Archives: Ethiopia

Families mourn Ethiopia plane crash victims

Posted on March 14, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

My heart breaks for these families. I’m so sorry. May the victims memories be a blessing. My deepest sympathy to all the families. A priest, a mother, her daughter, three grandchildren and a pilot were some of 32 Kenyan victims … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | African Music & Dance

Posted on July 4, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Historically, several factors have influenced the tribal music of Africa. The music has been influenced by language, the environment, a variety of cultures, politics, and population movement, all of which are intermingled. Each African tribe evolved in a different area … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Cultural Music and Dance

Posted on November 8, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The folk music  in Ethiopia is usually played with folk dancing, in a very attractive and dramatic manner. It is also accompanied by clapping of the hands associated with the beats rhythm. Folk dancing has an overall impressive defect that … Continue reading →

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