An amazing trip with the father of ethiojazz mulatu astatke. Matrix runout stamped etched strut129lpba the carvery. Mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. It sounds free and easy, but mulatu astatkes exuberant blend of the best in african and westernthemed improvisation is a finely balanced craft. The father of ethiojazz reveals how ethiopia shaped the science of music. Vibraphonistcomposer mulatu astatke is the creator of ethiojazz and reputedly the first african musician to study at berklee. A blog supreme yes, the response to this question is always does it matter. Chifara by mulatu astatke, released 19 may 2017 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. Mulatu astatke yekermo sew a man of experience and wisdom melynga. Includes unlimited streaming of mulatu astatke ethio jazz via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Mulatu steps ahead by mulatu astatke, released 01 january 2010 1. Generally accepted as the father of ethio jazz, mulatu astatke releases his first studio album in over twenty years through strut.
Ethiojazz combines jazz with traditional ethiopian musical styles. Download hungama music app to get access to unlimited free songs, free movies, latest music. Were huge fans of ethiopian musician mulatu astatke here at the quietus have a read of john dorans extensive interview that we published back in the spring of 2009. Mulatu astatke is widely regarded as the father of ethiopias jazz scene, so its only fitting that he should get an instalment of the renowned ethiopiques series all to himself. Amazing orchestral ethiogroove filled with influences of us soul, jazz, sometimes. Provided to youtube by believe sas tezeta nostalgia mulatu astatke ethiopiques, vol. Thats what mulatu astatke called his style of music when he invented it back in the 1960s, and it means exactly what it implies.
The ethio jazz album by mulatu astatke is a jewel of the modern ethiopian music and a mythical album since the beginning of ethiopian music reissues. An incredibly groovy ethiopian record, originally from 19691972. Mulatu astatke special thanks my family for their unconditional support. Mulatu astatke motherland live in sao paulo youtube. Philip ryallsredferns like a lot of world music picked up by western audiences in recent years, ethiojazz. Mulatu astatke songs download best all mp3 free online. Mulatu astatke, an ethiopian, who studied music abroad in the uk and us, is credited with introducing the vibraphone and conga drums to ethiopian music. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 2017, vinyl discogs. Mulatu astatke the story of ethio jazz mix part1 youtube. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia releases discogs.
Mulatu of ethiopia was recorded by mulatu astatke in 1972, slap bang in the middle of the period covered by his excellent release on the ethiopiques label ethiopiques volume 4. More broadly, ethiojazz is inclusive of the blending of western and latin sounds with traditional ethiopian azmari styles in the 1950s through the 1970s. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Ethiopian jazz pioneer mulatu astatke performs music from his album mulatu steps ahead on strut records.
Originally released in 1974 on amha records addeddate 202001 11. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs. Born in jimma, ethiopia, mulatu astatke studied at lindisfarne college and trinity college of music in england and berklee college of music in boston, usa. Lp reissue of the original ethiopian vinyl album reedition du vinyle originale ethiopien includes unlimited streaming of mulatu astatke ethio jazz via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Listen to your favorite songs from ethiopiques, vol. Were huge fans of ethiopian musician mulatu astatke here at the. Subscribe for free to stay connected to our channel and easily access. The story of ethio jazz 19651975 by mulatu astatke and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
This talented vibraphone player, is also recognized for the quality of its compositions which marry, jazz and traditional ethiopian music, ethio jazz. On kingdom come, one of the many highlights from their new album inner fire, theres a distinct flavor of ethio jazz, as popularized by mulatu astatke. The recognisably african influences on this music are surprisingly understated, with astatkes schooling at berklee college of music shining through, revealing an accomplished musician and arranger. New york addis london the story of ethio jazz 19651975 strut. Mulatu astatke new songs download mulatu astatke mp3 songs list and latest albums, songs. James arben and all my musicians for their support and dedication to ethiojazz. Recorded in new york, the album arrived at a time when astatke had begun to master the delicate fusion of styles needed to create ethio jazz.
Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatke s mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Since collaborating with the heliocentrics in 2009 for strut, he has continued recording and is a major. Mulatu steps ahead signals somewhat of a new approach for the veteran who also engages with western jazz in favour of his more familiar, native style that has made him such a pioneering artist during the 60s and 70s. Prior to that he had studied music in wales and london. Mulatu astatke is an innovative multitalented musician, composer, arranger and the founder of ethio jazz. Since collaborating with the heliocentrics in 2009 for strut, he has continued recording and is a major draw on the global touring circuit. Whilst in america in the 1960s and early 1970s astatke absorbed diverse influences and a dense rhythmic mosaic is a key component of this pulsating recording. Mulatu astatke ethio jazz by mulatu astatke, released 19 september 2016 1. Official reissue of classic 1972 ethio jazz lp featuring new interview with mulatu astatke. 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. 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. May 2020 legendary vibraphonist and father of ethiojazz, mulatu astatke joins forces with melbournebased eightpiece black jesus experience on their latest album to know without knowing, an absorbing ninetrack assembly of majestic ethiopian melodies and hiphopinfused jazz and funk grooves, released via german imprint, agogo records. Many of the ethiopiques cds compile various singles and. Mulatu astatqe is an ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of ethio jazz.
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