When it comes to music, Eritrean music is extremely popular among the people of Africa as it has many important and popular musicians associated with it.
Eritrean music is the music from Eritrea, a country located in East Africa and is divided into different categories and genres including folk, dance, sibret and other popular music genres. There is a very high number of singers and performers singing Eritrean music, mostly of Eritrean origin, appearing in the international charts.
The number of Eritrean songs on the web is quite a lot and even more than 2000, which is an impressive achievement indeed, and some of them are really amazing and unique and can greatly enhance the listening experience.
Interesting Eritrean music to listen to
1. Hedri
One of the most popular Eritrean songs is Hedri, and it was performed by Fitsum Yohannes, a famous African singer. This song represents an excellent innovation between pop and folk music and is the most representative of most Eritrean songs. The song is approximately 6:38 minutes long and was first released in 1998. It is considered an excellent and very valuable performance for Eritrea. Hedri ranks first in various music albums including The Best of 18 Eritrean Singers in Europe.
2. Hisebelu
Hisebelu is another popular Eritrean song and it was first performed by Abraham Afewerki. Hisebelu is a love song that belongs to the folk music genre and represents one of the main prides of Eritrea. This song has a total listening time of 6:51 minutes and was released in late 1997. Hisebelu is an excellent choice if you want to relax and enjoy a cup of warm tea. Apparently, it contributes to a very calm atmosphere and offers the listener an unforgettable musical experience.
3.Fi Mun Gady
Fi Mun Gady is one of the most representative of Eritrean songs and it has been performed by a great number of singers over the years. Fi Mun Gady’s song was composed by the famous Federico Umberto, who also contributed to many other album creations. The song has a length of 6:03 minutes and presents the amazing love story between a woman and a man. Whenever you want to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, read or take a bath, this song is sure to be the most suitable option for you.
4. Kem Kokhob
Kem Kokhob is the most suitable choice for people who prefer dance music as its rhythm is earth shattering and simply inspires you to get your body moving. The song was composed and performed by Tèklè “Huket” Adhanom and is a good option for Eritrean song lovers as it is considered one of the all-time classic performances.
5. Yameharu
If you want to enjoy a more comfortable atmosphere when you are with your partner or spouse, you should definitely choose Yameharu instead of other Eritrean songs. It is a classic love act, mostly folk music, and was premiered by Alazar Akhaza, a very popular African singer.
6. Nafieye
For people who want to dance and have fun, Nafikeye is an excellent Eritrean dance song that is of great importance to Eritrean civilization. This song is not particularly popular among the other Eritrean performances as both the composer’s and performer’s names are not very notable. However, it is an excellent way for people to have fun and relieve stress, and is sometimes used as background music in some African restaurants outside the continent.
7. Africa
Africa is quite a famous song among the population of Eritrea as performed by Yemane Fray who is also its composer. This song belongs to the pop genre and has an interesting rhythm that is totally untypical for Eritrean music. The total length of the song is 5:33 minutes and is on the same album as Hedri, The Best of 18 Eritrean Songs in Europe.
8. Walta Eritrea
Walta Eritrea occupies an important place in Eritrean music as it was composed by a famous name in the country, Mulugheta Abraham, who had also composed many other similar songs. The Song of Walta Eritrea belongs to the folk music genre and is considered one of the most representative performances in Eritrean culture.
9. Shamat Kayah
Although it was composed by a German, Shamat, Kayah is still one of the most popular Eritrean songs in Africa. As it is shorter than other songs, people like to listen and dance to it. The song is mainly suitable for parties and other events, but there are people who listen to it separately whenever they can because of its attractive rhythm.
10.Kemey Ala
Kemey Ala (Munira?), the last place in the top 10 Eritrean songs, but it is a symbol of Africa since it was performed by Asmorom Weldegabriel, an excellent singer and very respected worldwide. The song is classical and belongs to the genre of folk music. It shows the sadness of a man who lost his girlfriend in a car accident. The Kemey Ala (Munira?) is an excellent choice even if it stimulates your sadness and melancholy when planning quiet activities like reading or studying.