Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Mezmur

"Zema or the chant tradition of Ethiopia, particularly the chants of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, is attributed to St. Yared, a composer and a choreographer who lived in Aksum in the 6th century AD. He is credited for inventing the zema of the Church; the chant that has been in use continuously for the last 1500 years."

Excerpt from Professor Ayele Bekerie's article on Tadias Megazine. For the full article please visit http://www.tadias.com/11/29/2007/

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