Biruktawit Tasew’s fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow ...

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 ...

Show more Show less The begena fell out of favour in the last century but is making a comeback For centuries, the instrument has accompanied the prayers of the Ethiopian Tewahedo Church Patients ...