The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay

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🗓️ 26 January 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy of the future -- and, after the talk, delivers a thrilling performance of Eskista accompanied by a free-jazz ensemble. (In Amharic with consecutive English translation by filmmaker Mehret Mandefro)

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0:06.8	Today, we have choreographer and dancer Milakubalai, who shares the importance of community spaces,
0:12.5	tradition, and performance art as a way to return to ourselves.
0:17.4	He delivers the talk in Amaric with English translator Mayrette Mandafro by his side.
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