Deep Abyssinia - Deep Mood

4th Ethiopian Music day

Annual celebration ( from June 2 - 5, 2016) organized by Tigray regional state culture, tourism bureau & Albab entertainment. A trip from Addis to Axum - Adwa - Adigrat - Mekelle & back to  Addis with a visit to all magnificent historic sites. Soon, Saint Yared will be celebrated with a monument at the heart of Axum, a birth place of modern Ethiopian civilization.

Lots of love and respect goes to all the people of Tigray, for the incredible welcome & hospitality.(Pictures are from Yeha and Mekelle)

                                                    

Music, health & well-being :Interview with Menagesha radio show on Bisrat FM 101.1

Depression: the secret we share.

Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. It is the third leading cause of disease burden worldwide, and predicted to become the second by the year 2020. Furthermore, it is currently the leading cause of non-fatal burden when considering all mental and physical illnesses.

How sound affects us in four significant ways

Music listening and rhythmic body movement

Diversion and engagement of patients with music listening and rhythmic body movement @ Gefersa mental health rehabilitation center.

Listening to music & playing an instrument benefits your brain

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout.