bagana
Bagana is a traditional musical instrument from Ethiopia, specifically associated with the Amhara people. It is a type of lyre, characterized by a stringed instrument that has a resonator, typically a skin-covered body, and two arms extending from it. The strings are usually made of gut or nylon and are strummed or plucked to produce sound. The number of strings can vary, but it is commonly around ten.
The bagana plays a significant role in Ethiopian culture, often used to accompany epic poems, songs, and