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Tsehaytu Beraki
Tsehaytu Beraki ( ti, ጽሃይቱ በራኺ; 1 September 1939 – 24 May 2018) was an Eritrean musician, poet and political activist, known for her singing and playing of the krar (a five-string harp). Early life Tsehaytu Beraki was born in 1939, in the small town of Quatit, Eritrea, Quatit. She had thought that she was born in Eritrea's capital city Asmara, but in fact only moved there as a baby. It was not until she returned to Asmara in 1999, that the full story was told to her by her sister Rishan. Career Beraki started playing the krar, a five-stringed harp, when she was about eight years old, eventually playing at weddings and parties. Her inspirations were Tsehaytu Ghergish, Fana Etel, and especially Tsehaytu Zennar, whose songs included ''Annes Ay keremneye Wala Hankas Yekunye'' (I need a man as soon as possible, even if he's crippled). Beraki left school at sixteen, and played the krar as her full-time career. She wrote all of her own music and lyrics, and people wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quatit
Also known as Qua'atit, Quatit ( ti, ዃዕቲት) is a town located in the Southern Region (Eritrea), Debub region of Eritrea. It sits about west of Adi Keyih. Geography Quatit is located in southern Eritrea, approximately 100 km from the capital city of Asmara. Demographics The population of Quatit is around 1,000 to 3,000 people. Most of the village’s inhabitants are Orthodox Christians, with a few Muslim families. The language spoken in Quatit is Tigrinya language, Tigrinya. Religion There are two Orthodox churches in Quatit: Selassie (Trinity) and Amnaargauwi. There is one mosque in the village. Economy Many of the residents are farmers and cattle herders, with a few shopkeepers. The main income is from agriculture. Villagers grow a variety of grains, including teff, maize, sorghum, and wheat, as well as onions, papaya, oranges, lemons, tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots. Families also keep livestock in the form of goats, sheep, cows, camels, and donkeys. Every Satur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |