Mulatu Astatke Jimma, Ethiopia
The pioneer of Ethio jazz, Mulatu Astatke developed his sound through studies in the UK during the ‘50s and a series of seminal recordings for domestic label Amha before travelling to New York to record the ‘Mulatu Of Ethiopia’ album. Since collaborating with The Heliocentrics in 2009 for Strut, he has continued recording and is a major draw on the global touring circuit. ... more
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Promises
by Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra
supported by 44 fans who also own “Kulunmanqueleshi (Session Take 1)”
hypnotic and incredibly moving
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supported by 36 fans who also own “Kulunmanqueleshi (Session Take 1)”
this feels important
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Suite for Max Brown
by Jeff Parker
supported by 31 fans who also own “Kulunmanqueleshi (Session Take 1)”
A most hypnotic/comforting/freeing/fresh jazz record.
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To Know Without Knowing
by Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience
The second pairing of the father of Ethio-jazz and the Australian group is another winner.
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ETHIOPIQUES BOX 7"
by Various Artists
Reissue of six Ethiopian 7-inch records with original artwork. Features Mulatu Astatké, Girma Béyéné, Mahmoud Hamed, & Getatchew Mekuria.
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