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The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay
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14 minutes 45 seconds
2 years ago
The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay
By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy of the future -- and, after the talk, delivers a thrilling performance of Eskista accompanied by a free-jazz ensemble. (In Amharic with consecutive English translation by filmmaker Mehret Mandefro)
