Mulatu Astatke

In the 1970s, the Ethiopian vibraphonist and bandleader Mulatu Astatke spearheaded the development of Ethio-jazz, blending modal and Latin jazz that he was enmeshed in during his studies at Berklee with the harmonic backbones of traditional Ethiopian music. Astatke's work – some released in the US, some in the UK, some on the pioneering Ethiopian imprint Amha Records – became renowned among record collectors in the years to come, leading to high-profile reissues (like 1998's Éthiopiques 4 and 2009's New York–Addis–London), widespread sampling and extensive touring. In recent years, he's worked with London fusion ensemble The Heliocentrics, the Massachusetts group Either/Orchestra and Australian Ethio-jazz revivalists Black Jesus Experience.

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About Mulatu Astatke

In the 1970s, the Ethiopian vibraphonist and bandleader Mulatu Astatke spearheaded the development of Ethio-jazz, blending modal and Latin jazz that he was enmeshed in during his studies at Berklee with the harmonic backbones of traditional Ethiopian music. Astatke's work – some released in the US, some in the UK, some on the pioneering Ethiopian imprint Amha Records – became renowned among record collectors in the years to come, leading to high-profile reissues (like 1998's Éthiopiques 4 and 2009's New York–Addis–London), widespread sampling and extensive touring. In recent years, he's worked with London fusion ensemble The Heliocentrics, the Massachusetts group Either/Orchestra and Australian Ethio-jazz revivalists Black Jesus Experience.

Genres: Jazz

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