The Repertoires and Social Roles of Oromoo Asmaarii’s Performance
The Repertoires and Social Roles of Oromoo Asmaarii’s Performance Zelealem Aberra Tesfa Helsinki / Finland 08.05.2020 - A Note: This article has been published in Gadaa Journal Vol. 3 No. 1. January 2020 Abstract: This study examines the literary content of asmaarii song lyrics and determines the type of entertainment it provides. It also attempts to shed light on its impact on Oromoo oral art, and their role on social interaction. The study aspires to making available an inciting prelude for students of literature, ethnomusicology, humour studies, anthropology and other interested groups. For this purpose, a significant number of asmaarii song lyri