Music: The Heartbeat of Oromo Culture. For the Oromo, music isn't just an auditory delight; it's an archive of their history, a medium of communication, and a bridge to the spiritual realm. Their ...

The song shows us what Hachalu Hundessa was so popular for – songs that inspired millions of Oromo to feel confident about their under-represented place in Ethiopian society.

Why Haacaaluu Hundeesaa’s songs became anthems of revolution for the Oromo people of Ethiopia The singer-songwriter, who was an activist for his marginalised community, was assassinated in 2020.

Through his poetically eloquent protest songs, the young singer-songwriter came to represent the Oromo struggle.

After fleeing Ethiopia to escape persecution, more Oromo people have landed in Minnesota than any other place in the world. The music they've brought with them pulsates with joy.

In fact, Oromo songs with political undertones are actually seeing a resurgence, with this author tallying over 300+ songs on YouTube and Facebook alone since 2014, as the Internet provides an ...

Analysis - The Oromo are the largest ethno-national group in Ethiopia, accounting for over 40 million people or more than one-third of the population. However, they have been politically oppressed ...

The song shows us what Hachalu Hundessa was so popular for – songs that inspired millions of Oromo to feel confident about their under-represented place in Ethiopian society.