Tigreans have their own ways of expressing themselves, their values, and culture, celebrating their weddings, holidays, etc using their own unique musical instruments and playing styles.

Like all other societies in the world, Tigreans have their own ways of expressing themselves, their values, and culture, celebrating their weddings, holidays, etc using their own unique musical instruments and playing styles.

There are several rhythmic types of Tigrigna traditional music.

  • Guayla/Kuda
  • Awris
  • Hura Seleste
  • Hura Raya/Gumaye

There are also several traditional musical instruments accompanying those musical events.

  • Kirar
  • Watta
  • Koboro
  • Shamboqo
  • Begena
  • Embilta, etc

We’ll be updating this article to include more explanations.