Astatke, on vibraphone and keyboards, is accompanied by his regular touring band, step ahead, which has at its core alist british jazz musiciansamong them, trumpeter. Mulatu astatqe is an ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of ethiojazz. Released in september 20 on jazzvillage catalog no. The music was so different from what i supposed ethiopian music would be, and the djs brief overview of astatke s career was so interesting, that i pulled over and bought the cd via amazon mobile. First issued in 1972, mulatu of ethiopia sounds as fresh and surefooted as it must have upon its arrival. Listen online 9 songs from new york, addis, london the story of ethio jazz 19651975 2009 mulatu astatke. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. May 26, 2017 originally released in 1972 and newlyreissued, the groundbreaking mulatu of ethiopia easily answers that question in under 30 minutes of adventurous, headnodinducing music that still sounds new. May 19, 2017 real deal psych here from the maestro mulatu astatke, taking in space age and exotica influences and blending them with his signature rawness to craft one of the many highlights of the 70s avantjazz scene. Conductor, arranger, master of the vibraphone and conga drums, mulatu astatke now plays with his group, step ahead, based in england. Listen to your favorite songs from sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke now. Stream mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon. Recorded in new york, the album arrived at a time when astatke had begun to master the. Stream tracks and playlists from mulatu astatke on your desktop or mobile device.
Mulatu astatke vibraphone, piano, keyboards, producer, arranger, john edwards double bass, tom skinner drums, yohannes afework washint, james arben flute, oboe, tenor saxophone, clarinet, dan keane keyboards, cello, mesele. More than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music. You probably know astatke from the signature, smokecurl licks of his many seminal inclusions to the ethiopiques. Jul 08, 20 61 videos play all top tracks mulatu astatke mulatu astatke topic mulatu astake the way to nice live in sao paulo duration. Mulatu astatke live presentation of sketches of ethiopia. His new album, sketches of ethiopia, is a multinational collaboration that mixes many. New york tadias mulatu astatkes seminal album mulatu of ethiopia was officially reissued on friday, may 19th. Long before those tracks were compiled for that series, however, he had an american release with this 1972. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musically trained in london, new york city, and boston where he combined his jazz and. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Mulatu steps ahead with the eitherorchestra strut, 2010.
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Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. A powerful and creative album that matches everything he has done in the last decade. Mulatu astatke hager fiker from sketches of ethiopia. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia deluxe edition vinyl. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released 19 may 2017 1. Dec 07, 2009 mulatu, from his 1972 lp mulatu of ethiopia, recorded in new york with members of mongo santamarias band during a visit to the states, is a brilliant signature track, a darkly funky tune with a. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke. For music that clearly celebrates a tradition and a lineage, sketches of ethiopia sounds remarkably fresh. Find mulatu astatke discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Sketches of ethiopia label jazz village catalogue number 570015 release date august 27, 20. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musically trained in london, new york city, and boston where he combined his jazz and latin music interests with traditional ethiopian music. Mulatu astatke was born in 1943 in jimma, ethiopia. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now.
Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia releases discogs. Mulatu astatke vibraphone, piano, keyboards, producer, arranger, john edwards double bass, tom skinner drums, yohannes afework washint, james arben flute, oboe, tenor saxophone, clarinet, dan keane. The father of ethiojazz, astatkes remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Surma is taken from sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke new 20 album, to be released on jazzvillage label on august 28th. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musicall. Deadly cool blend of wavy ethio melody and achingly tight us funk and soul grooves on this reissue of his eponymous debut lp which has become increasingly out of reach on the 2nd hand market. After 40 years, mulatu astatke still sketches ethiojazz deftly.
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Astatkes ethiojazz made a return to favour after featuring in jim jarmuschs 2005 film. On sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke draws a map larger. Ethiojazz pioneer mulatu astatke returned to action recently with the release of sketches of ethiopia jazz village, an impressive outingcut with some of londons best improvisersthat. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Here you can buy and download music mp3 mulatu astatke. Chifara strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972.
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Mulatu astatkes facebook page tadias magazine by tadias staff. Imagine if nino nardini had been ethiopian and youll be on the right track to picturing just how masterful this work is. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version mulatu astatke. Sketches of ethiopia is, extraordinarily, the first album mulatu astatke, the godfather of ethiojazz, has recorded with his own band for an international label of influence. Stream mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music. Listen to mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on deezer. Loves a real thing is a compilation of west african music from the seventies. Made in austria barcode and other identifiers barcode. Mulatu astatke is one of ethiopia s major musicians.
Listen to sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke on deezer. Sketches of ethiopia is, extraordinarily, the first album mulatu astatke, the godfather of ethiojazz, has recorded with his own band for an. Sketches of ethiopia the ethiopian artist delivers his musical heritage through vibraphone solos in his first album for an international label share on twitter opens new window. Strut rightly give new life to mulatu astatkes debut. 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. Sketches of ethiopia is trumpeted as astatke s first release on an international label in fifty years, though that honor should probably go to uk label strut records, who released mulatu steps ahead in 2010. Sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatkes first international release, is now available as a 180 gram vinyl lp. Mulatu astatqe also sometimes spelled mulatu astatke, as he is on the liner notes to this release might be most known to international audiences through his tracks on the excellent ethiopiques cd anthology series of ethiopian music. Mulatu astatke gamo radio edit 20 new track youtube. The album was released on compact disc by luaka bop records while the vinyl record was released later by stones throw with a slightly different track listing. Sketches of ethiopia is trumpeted as astatkes first release on an international label in fifty years, though that honor should probably go to uk label strut records, who released mulatu steps ahead in 2010.
With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. Long before those tracks were compiled for that series, however, he had an american release with this 1972 instrumental album, on which hes billed as mulatu. Ethio jazz 19691974, an album by mulatu astatke on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu.
Aug 27, 20 listen to your favorite songs from sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke now. Originally released in 1972 and newlyreissued, the groundbreaking mulatu of ethiopia easily answers that question in under 30 minutes of adventurous, headnod. In the late 1950s, he travelled to london, and later boston and new york, absorbing jazz and latin music, recording several lps one of which, mulatu of ethiopia, has become a legend among djs in recent years, and eventually bringing both modern jazz and latin influences and specific instruments back home to addis ababa. The music was so different from what i supposed ethiopian music would be, and the djs brief overview of astatkes career was so interesting, that i pulled over and bought the cd via amazon mobile. On sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke s first international release, the father of ethiojazzs remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musically trained in london, new york city, and boston where he combined his jazz and latin music. Sketches of ethiopia is mulatu astatke latest fusion of western and africa rhythms. Mulatu astatke is known as the father of ethiojazz. Gamo is taken from sketches of ethiopia sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke new. Oct 12, 2014 more than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music.