Welcome to a brand new season of our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music! Every 2 weeks this summer, we’re visiting a different country to explore its folk music traditions—and today, we’re heading to the Horn of Africa to discover the rich and unique sounds of Ethiopia!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What makes Ethiopian music sound so different from Western music

• The special musical scales called qignit (including the Tizita scale)

• The fascinating traditional instruments of Ethiopia: the krar, masenqo, and washint

• How music is woven into celebrations, faith, and storytelling

• The unique Ethiopian dance called eskista, full of fast footwork and expressive shoulder movements

Plus, we’ll hear musical clips throughout the episode to bring these traditions to life!

🧳 Don’t forget your passport stamp! Download your printable Ethiopia stamp to add to your musical passport as we travel the world this summer. You’ll find it linked here.

▶️ YouTube Playlist Be sure to check out the curated playlist I’ve included so you can see these amazing instruments and dances in action—especially the mesmerizing eskista dance!

Thanks for joining me on this exciting musical adventure. See you in two weeks as we journey to another corner of the globe for more incredible folk music traditions.