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
Mulatu Astatke recommends:
Jungle Run
by Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist 'Jungle Run'
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Peru Boom! Bass, Bleeps And Bumps From Peru's Electronic Underground
by Various Artists
Peru Boom! Bass, Bleeps And Bumps From Peru's Electronic Underground
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Suite for Max Brown
by Jeff Parker
supported by 23 fans who also own “Mulatu of Ethiopia (Expanded Edition)”
What a beautiful album, and "Max Brown" in particular is one of the most meditative jazz songs I've heard in some time. Listen with a good pair of headphones.
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To Know Without Knowing
by Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience
supported by 22 fans who also own “Mulatu of Ethiopia (Expanded Edition)”
Liked everything about this album but I felt the emcees took away from the music and the tracks would of been improved by their absence... The music deserved a deeper lyrical input than what the emcees were able to deliver... Still the music is dope... So swings and roundabouts
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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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