Tracks for the set were recorded with the eitherorchestra in boston and also feature contributions from traditional ethiopian. Aug 18, 2017 mulatu astatke at the met in 2016 more by sachyn mitalwhen mulatu astatke returned home in 1969 it was with the idea of creating a more ambitious musical fusion. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music unlimited. By the time they get into the way to nice, theyre hammering out a swinging groove. Here at okp we try to hip yall to some international sounds whenever possible. Mulatu astatke, widely acknowledged as the father of ethiojazz, was sent by his parents to wales in the late 1950s to study aeronautical engineering but ended up instead with a degree in music finishing up as the first african student to enrol at bostons berklee college of music. New york addis london the story of ethio jazz 19651975 2009.
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. Official facebook page of mulatu astatke also known as the father of ethiojazz. 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. Mulatu astatke, mulatu steps ahead strut the independent. I still listen a lot to gil evans, recalling the musicians who affected him most in those seminal years.
Just got the new mulatu astatke recording mulatu steps ahead strut 056cd. During the 1960s, he studied music abroad in london, boston, and new york. Given the huge surge in interest in mulatu astakes work that weve seen over the course of the 2010s, now seems like a good time for strut to be repressing his 2010 lp mulatu steps ahead. Music profile for mulatu astatke, born 19 december 1943. 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. Mar 08, 2010 mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. I believe this is his first recording of all new material since the 70s.
Following his acclaimed collaboration on strut with the heliocentrics, the father of ethio jazz began to explore new directions in fusions of western jazz with ethiopian modes, moving forward the pioneering sound he developed during the 60s and 70s. The tenderness of astatkes motherland was cherished by the classical poise of. I heard a track from mulatu astatke s sketches of ethiopia on a collage radio station during my morning drive. Buy mp3 music online mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia. Shot live in sau paulo, brazil, legendary ethiopian jazz pioneer mulatu astatke performs music from his album mulatu steps ahead on strut records. 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. Mulatu astatke also written astatqe on french releases is arguably one of the most influential and legendary musicians from ethiopia. Mulatu astatke mulatu steps ahead 2010, vinyl discogs. This is largely due to reissues on the essential ethiopiques series, lauded by everyone from shackleton to mr scruff, a renewed global interest in afrobeat and a load of his tracks being used in jim jarmuschs. Mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. Mulatu astatke i faram gami i faram taken from mulatu steps ahead 5. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia jazz village sp.
Here the maverick genius of ethiopian jazz shows how it should be done. In the late 1960s and early 70s, mulatu astatke was one of the. Apr 12, 2017 mulatu of ethiopia was a distinctive record in astatkes discography, following the release of his 60s latin jazz release afrolatin soul. Mulatu steps ahead by mulatu astatke on amazon music. Heres the song green africa, which you can download for free in exchange for an e. Adobe flash player version 9 or above is required to play this audio clip.
Mulatu steps ahead features nine examples of astatke s ongoing fusions of western jazz and more traditional ethiopian modes, progressing a sound hes investigated since the 60s70s with vintage albums recently reissued for buda musiques ethiopiques series. Mulatu astatke mulatu steps ahead 2010, cd discogs. Motherland the first new studio album by the ethio jazz pioneer in over 25 years features intricate new compositions alongside funky workouts. Mulatu steps ahead by mulatu astatke on amazon music amazon. Mulatu astatke mulatu steps ahead album of the year. Mulatu steps ahead by mulatu astatke released in 2010 via strut.
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This is mulatu astatke yegelle tezeta by flookuza on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This page was last edited on 27 january 2018, at 02. It was apparent from the outset that it was going to be very strong. Jun 02, 2015 diretube tv mulatu astatke performing ethiojazz night at the african village, ghion hotel international jazz day at the african village, ghion hotel sponsored by u. Mulatu astatke steps ahead tour nancy jazz pulsations 2011. Strut present a new repress of mulatu astatkes comeback studio album from 2010, mulatu steps ahead. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke album, ethiojazz. He is also known as the pioneer of ethiojazz music. The vibraphonist has a new album coming out at the end of march. But with his new record, mulatu steps ahead, astatke moves toward his origins, to jazz of the 60s, where its all coming from for him. Family atlantica fly through the lightning to speak with the sun 02. On mulatu steps ahead, astatke, now in his 60s, grooves masterfully between these extremes with the support of the tenpiece eitherorchestra and guests who incorporate traditional african instruments washint, krar, masenqo, kora into a standard jazz lineup brass, wind, piano and percussion. Download orlando julius songs, singles and albums on mp3.
A free mulatu astatke download i first blogged about the ethiopian jazz master mulatu astatke a year ago. Mulatu astatke has become increasingly wellknown outside his native ethiopia. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mulatu has created a new sound, said producer gil snapper on the album jacket. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs. Mulatu astatke vibraphone, congas, fender rhodes james arben. Mulatu steps ahead continues the spirit of collaborative exploration, in a slightly. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version mulatu astatke.
I love george shearing very much i like his changes, i like his approach to his 12tone music. Ethiopian musician piano, organ, vibraphone, and percussion, composer, and arranger mulatu astatke the name is spelled astatqe on his french releases is a household name in his native country, where he is known as the father of ethiojazz, a unique blend of pop, modern jazz, traditional ethiopian music, latin rhythms, caribbean reggae, and afrofunk. Over the second half of this decade the name of mulatu astatke has become ubiquitous to anyone with a healthy interest in world music, jazz or more specifically ethiopian grooves. Buy new york addis londonthe story of ethio jazz 19651975 by mulatu astatke on bleep.
All things considered for july 28, 2011 hear the all things considered program for july 28. Just got the new mulatu astatke recordingmulatu steps ahead strut 056cd. Vibraphone, piano, keyboards, arranged by, producer. Apr 07, 2010 the current fashionability of ethiopian music has given rise to endless ethiofusion projects, all very varied in quality. Mulatu astatke mulatuastatkes profile on myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. 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. 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. On march 30th, mulatu astatke has a new album coming out entitled, mulatu steps ahead via strut records.
Mulatu steps ahead by mulatu astatke, released 01 january 2010 1. May 26, 2017 just about a decade ago, amid the faded 1960s grandeur of addis ababas ghion hotelmulatu astatkes favorite spot for coffeethe man himself leaned over and asked, what exactly is the. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Mulatu steps ahead by aaj italy staff, published on may 3, 2010. Ethnic jazz mulatu astatke mulatu steps ahead 2010, mp3 tracks, vbr 230 kbps. Now, check the soundclouds below for a free go on yegelle tezeta plus green africa, an exclusive extract from the new album. Since collaborating with the heliocentrics in 2009 for strut, he has continued recording and is a major draw on the global. Mulatu astatke was born in 1943 in jimma, ethiopia.
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