The first time Dr. Ruth Eshel witnessed esketa (which means shoulder dance, in Amharic), she was astounded. “I knew immediately that this was something new and different, something I had never seen ...

It didn't seem like the scene could get any sunnier Sunday, as thousands of Ethiopians and admirers of Ethiopian culture gathered on the north shore of Oakland's Lake Merritt -- the women in ...

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The Ethiocolor dance group performs at Fendika cabaret in Addis Ababa - Copyright AFP May JAMES The Ethiocolor dance group performs at Fendika cabaret in Addis Ababa ...

Weinberg senior Beza Abate may smile when she’s happy, but it’s more likely you’ll find her dancing. “I grew up in Ethiopia, and for any special occasion — wedding holidays, proposals, any occasion ...

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From the decor to food to the clothing of the servers, the owners of Eyo Restaurant aim to make everything at their second Ethiopian eatery a little more authentic. “All the spices and herbs are flown ...

As we move from one place to another, we carry with us not just our belongings, but also our cultures, backgrounds and heritages. On Thursday, Ethiopian American singer, songwriter and composer Meklit ...