Yared and the Singing Angels

Yared and the Singing Angels

Author
authorAbel Yohannes

This is the inspiring story of Yared, a young boy from ancient Aksum who struggled with reading but found his true calling in music after being inspired by a persistent worm. His journey leads him to compose sacred music, encounter angels, and become Saint Yared, the father of Ethiopian music, leaving a legacy of melodies that uplift hearts and connect people to the divine.

age6 - 9 years old
emotional intelligence
Humanities & History
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