Abet Abet by Project Locrea

This is Project Locrea's take on the popular Ethiopian folk song ABET ABET. The song was recorded for the first time and popularized by Asnakech Worku (Ethiopian actress, singer-songwriter and Krar musician; a trailblazer for female artists in Ethiopia). We have kept the lyrics and main melody but the arrangement and instrumentation make for a very different sound from the traditional.

Project Locrea is a world-jazz fusion ensemble dedicated to creating and performing original compositions and contemporary arrangements inspired by folk music of different countries. Combining sound and instrumentation of world folk traditions with classical, jazz and contemporary music conventions, the project’s focus is to bring a deeper connection between cultures in current days.