I created this mix/playlist during my last visit back home...featuring 40+ Eritrean songs that have been compiled for research/sampling purposes. Lots of rare gems/classics from all nine ethnic tribes: the Afar, Blien(My mother's people), Hidareb, Kunama, Nara, Rashaida, Saho, Tigre, and Tigrinya. 

Press play and let these sounds wash over you. Much love
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Traditional Eritrean folk music is one of Eritrea's most popular types of music. It's part of various celebrations such as weddings, funerals, and other cultural events. This music uses traditional instruments such as the krar (a six-stringed lyre), the masenqo (a one-stringed fiddle), and the kebero (a drum).
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Eritrean-American DJ, producer an all-around creative Eden Hagos brings visibility to those future sounds that you can’t quite put your genre finger on. Deeply rooted in underground hip-hop, sample-based, percussion-heavy tunes, and future bass, Eden’s ear for unique sounds has kept her digging since her uncle gave her her first Fugees album at age 16. Eden has dropped over 20 mix-tapes - the third installation, "Currently", caught the attention of OkayPlayer deeming the young beatstress "a prophet of future sounds". The beat scene and local producers started listening and partnerships with artists, labels, and connectors in the community became plentiful. Miss Hagos’ love for creative culture has led to opportunities to perform at underground clubs, international festivals, and celebrity and fashion events alike. She has opened for Snakehips, Anderson. Paak, Jmsn, Syd tha Kid, Tokimonsta, Sango, and Goldlink just to name a few. Eden is poised to bring light to the beatmakers in this movement while uncovering and educating folks along the way of all of the genres that exist within these future sounds. 
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Ode To Eritrea [DJ Mix/Eritrean Samples]

Tracklist:
1. Bnway Tedelila - Kahsay Berhe
2. Tizkryo do - Fitsum Zemichael
3. Degsi - Dehab Faytinga
4. Tsom Arb'a Lbey - Enginer Asgedom Weldemichael
5. Tuum Eyu Dehaya - Alex Kahsay
6. Melikhti Abtshaley - Osman Abdulrahim
7. Melikhti Abtshaley - Tekle Adhanom
8. Kemey Alekhi - Haile Gebru
9. Bokry Ayney - Yemane Barya
10. Jelemta - Alamin Abdullatif
11. Sgr Betna - Sami Berhane
12. Mezekerta'leni - Hagos Berhane

Slow Jamz Mix

Tracklist:
1. Bedeley Keali - Hagos Berhane
2. Ab hlmi msaki Hadire - Yemane Barya
3. Melsikhi Habni - Tekeste Solomon
4. Salema - Yihdego G.Medhin 
5. Goney - Sami Berhane
6. Hryti - Osman Abdulrahim
7. Gedifeyo - Brkhti Demoz
8. Tetaisu - Temsgen G. Selassie Taniko
9. Senaytey - Lula Band 
10. Grma Saba - Ahmed Abdulrahim
11. Selamawit - Tesfay Mehari
12. We'letki Zeyrisa'e - Tsegay Berakhi

Groovy Tezez Mix

Tracklist
1) Gizie (Remix) - Kahsay Berhe (1999)
2) Bota ‘ndo Habni - Dawit “Shilan” Ghebresenbet (1996)
3) Ngsti Libey - Fetsum Yohannes (1993)
4) Sham - Helen Meles (2000)
5) Seb Diya Bareto - Sami Berhane (1992)
6) Fqri Ma’do - Elsa Kidane (1995)
7) Wahlelet - Hagos Berhane (1988)
8) Ashaal - Dahab Faytinga (1997)
9) Senay - Fitsum Zemichael (1996)
10) Senait - Tesfay “Fihira” Mehari (1993)
11) Gobez Meshalu - Abrehet Ankere (1997)

Tezez Guaylas

Tracklist
1) Ziyada (Live) - Lula Band (1997)
2) Kirebeni - Veronica Solomon (1998)
3) Timnitey - Aklilu “Tefono” Foto (1996)
4) Mkhublalki - Zerezghi G/Igziabher (1989)
5) Hagerey - Tesfay “Fihira” Mehari (1991)
6) Aydelin - Fitsum Zemichael (1994)
7) Arkey - Tekeste Solomon (circa late 80s)
8) Musiqa - Elsa Kidane (1995)
9) Embaba Ayney - Alex Kahsay (1995)
10) Edil - Hagos Berhane (1993)
11) Senselet FiQri - Brkhti Demoz(1996)
12) Layla - Osman Abdulrahim (circa 1993)

Tezez Musiqa

Track List
Zelela Weini - Almaz Tefferi (1997)
Aman Natey - Abeba Haile (2004)
Natka ‘ye ’ba Beli - Kahsay Berhe (ca. 2005)
Kedereyt iv- Yohannes Tikabo (2009)
Baskita - Abrar Osman (1999)
Nay men ‘ya - Estifanos “Zemach” Abraham (ca. 2005)
Mariam Asmereyti - Abraham Afwerki (2006)
Gizena - Fitsum Zemichael (2006)
Shibo - Alex Kahsay (ca. 2004)
Ayki’ilon ‘Ye - Philmon G-Her (1991)

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Tezez Dance Mix

Men Ikhi - Tesfay 'Fihira' Mehari (1991)
FiQri Mesiluni - Osman Abdulrahim (1990)
Kem Dilayey - Tekle Tesfazghi ( ca. early-mid 80s)
Men iyu Zferdo - Tekeste Solomon (ca. late 80s)
Kokob Drar - Fitsum Zemichael (1996)
Mchnak Ameley - Tareke Tesfahiwot (1983)
AyteshaQlni - Dawit ‘Shilan’ Ghebresenbet (ca. 1996)
Helen Konjo - Michael Goitom (2001)
Ewan ms Meseye - Haile Ghebru (1988)
Men Iyu - Hagos Berhane (1986)


Tezez Slow Jamz VOL 2

A cover of one of my favourite Tigrinya songs (in particular the ending). Originally performed by the late Abraham Afewerki. Cover produced and arranged by Hanun.

[TIGRINYA] Zeamna Haimanot (Cover)

Eritrean Music Re-imagined. Mostly unfinished edits,  covers and arrangements.

Official SoundCloud account of TezezTapes
Eritrean classics from the 1980s to the early 2000s

Eden Hagos is an Eritrean-American DJ, producer, and all-around creative force bringing visibility to the genre-defying future sounds shaping the next wave of music. Deeply rooted in underground hip-hop, sample-based production, percussion-heavy rhythms, and future bass, Eden’s unique ear has kept her digging since the day her uncle gifted her a Fugees album at age 16.

With over 20 mixtapes under her belt, Eden’s third installment, Currently, caught the attention of Okayplayer, who dubbed her “a prophet of future sounds.” Her work resonated deeply within the beat scene, sparking collaborations with artists, labels, and community connectors across the creative spectrum.

Driven by a passion for culture and connection, Eden has performed everywhere from underground clubs to international festivals and high-profile fashion events. She’s shared stages with the likes of Snakehips, Anderson .Paak, JMSN, Syd tha Kid, TOKiMONSTA, Sango, and GoldLink — just to name a few.

Eden Hagos is on a mission to spotlight the beatmakers behind the movement — educating, unearthing, and amplifying the many genres that live within these future sounds.

No social media presence. You’ll find Eden here.

New tracks tagged #Tigrinya