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

One of the country's oldest instruments, the begena was once reserved for the elite - and effectively banned during the ...

Adding a new member to your family (and picking out the perfect baby name) is already a magical experience, so why not look ...

For centuries, the instrument's music has accompanied ... but it has slowly returned. Resembling a harp or a large lyre, trapezium-shaped and about a metre tall, it has 10 strings ...

The name 'Lyris' is inspired by the lyre, an ancient harp-like instrument, which is designed to symbolise the choir’s connection to music and expression. Plans for Lyris’ first concert ...

Wardruna are something of a modern musical phenomenon. Part Scandinavian folk revival, part prog rock epic and part pagan ritual, their wide-screen performances are a beautiful and mesmerising ...

In Ukraine, the kobzar tradition endures with musicians preserving centuries-old cultural heritage while adapting to modern ...