asmari

Asmari: singers in Ethiopia who are renowned for their creative lyrics. They may sing praise songs about patrons of the asmari-bet, or bar, who are expected to pay the singer a generous tip. Or the asmari's song may be a joke, full of double-entendres about the patrons, the government or issues of the day. Being the topic of the song for a ferengi can only be guessed at if one picks out the reference to ferengi or inglesi or americawi...and much hilarity ensues.

Masinko: Ethiopias traditional one-string violin, made of wood and animal skin. Its sound is so particular, so unique, once you hear it, you will never forget it.