Mulatu Astatke - New York - Addis - London - The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 - LP

The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965–1975

A definitive overview of Mulatu Astatke, the vibraphonist, percussionist and arranger who fused American jazz and Latin rhythms with traditional Ethiopian melody to invent the sound known as Ethio Jazz. Spanning a landmark decade of recordings made between New York, Addis Ababa and London, this collection gathers the foundational works of one of African music's true originators.

Features

• Career-spanning Ethio Jazz compilation (1965–1975)
• Label: Strut

Track Listing

1. Yekermo Sew
2. I Faram Gami I Faram
3. Shagu
4. Mulatu
5. Fikratchin
6. Yegelle Tezeta
7. Asiyo Bellema
8. Emnete
9. Lanchi Biye
10. Yefikir Tizita
11. Yekatit
12. Ebo Lala
13. Wubit
14. Dewel
15. Mascaram Setaba
16. Girl from Addis Ababa
17. Kasalefkut Hulu
18. Netsanet
19. Ene Alantchi Alnorem
20. Tezeta