Tag Archives: anyuak

“Tiiyu Meer Yi Beenho Man En” – music by Ariet

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sarah B

Today’s post features a song by Ariet Oman Ojullu, a composer and singer in the Mekane Yesus Anywaa Church in Gambella town. The song, titled, “Tiiyu Meer Yi Beenho Man En,” means, “Let us make peace in this generation.” Ariet … Continue reading →

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“Dibwor” and “Wuuo”: Music by Medi Okello

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Sarah B

Today’s post is brought to you by Anywaa singer/songwriter, Medi Okello. Medi grew up in Gambella town and moved to Addis Ababa four years ago to study nursing (and is now about to graduate with his degree next month — congratulations! Or, … Continue reading →

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Anywaa Drumming

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Sarah B

Today, we’re going to take a look at some Anywaa drumming. Drums, in the Anywaa language, are called buul and include three types: the aneedo (small drum), the odoola (medium sized), and the buul (the big drum). (Just to clarify, yes, buul can … Continue reading →

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Anywaa Church Music

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Sarah B

Greetings from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! And welcome to our inaugural research blog entry. Today’s post is on Anywaa religious music, brought to you by Apay Ojullo Aballa, a singer in the Anywaa church. So, who are the Anywaa? They are an … Continue reading →

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