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. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatke s mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. But mulatu of ethiopia showcases perhaps the widest range of mulatus talentsincluding jazz, funk, and what sounds like atmospheric soundtrackingand acts as an excellent initial entry into. Mulatu steps ahead features nine examples of astatkes 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. Stream mulatu astatke tezeta nostalgia by svb from desktop or your mobile device. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia deluxe edition vinyl. Chifara strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatke s mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. With the recording funded by ethiopian airways, mulatu of ethiopia distinctly differs from astatkes later work because it was recorded in brooklyn, america, 1972 and its easy to hear the strong influence of the styles that would have surrounded him at the time, in that place. He was educated in china, receiving his bachelors degree in philosophy of political economy and doctorate in international law at peking university. 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.
Mulatu astatkemulatu of ethiopia lpstrut vinyl records. Recorded in new york, the album arrived at a time when astatke had begun to master the. Mulatu astatke releaseproduct mulatu of ethiopia label strut catalogue number strut129d 14 tracks lp cd download artist mulatu astatke releaseproduct mulatu steps ahead label strut catalogue number strut056cd 9 tracks lp. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. Rich and flourishing with superb musical contributions that enhances the session viability. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972, vinyl discogs. 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 astatkemulatu of ethiopia lpstrut londons leading vinyl records specialist based in soho, london w1.
Includes unlimited streaming of mulatu of ethiopia via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Mulatu astatke tezeta nostalgia by svb free listening. 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 mulatu of ethiopia references discogs.
New album mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972, remastered 2017 flac available for download on site. Finally made into an international sensation as a result of the excellent ethiopiques compilation series and the use of his music in jim jarmuschs film broken flowers, he has since hit a new phase in his career, dramatically increasing his rate of productivity at a time when other. Listen free to mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia mulatu, mascaram setaba and more. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. 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. 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. Chifara strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Stream mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia, a playlist by strut records from desktop or your mobile device. He then returned home to ethiopia armed with a love for jazz and latin music. Vibraphonistcomposer mulatu astatke is the creator of ethiojazz and reputedly the first african musician to study at berklee.
Tracks for the set were recorded with the eitherorchestra in boston and also feature contributions from traditional ethiopian. The ethiopiques series had one of their early ones that was basically all his stuff. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now. 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. Kobalt music publishing, sodrac, bmi broadcast music inc. Born in jimma, western ethiopia, astatke moved to wales to study engineering, before diverting his attention to music, moving to the us, and becoming the first student from africa at bostons berklee college of music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 2017, gat, vinyl. 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. May 26, 2017 but mulatu of ethiopia showcases perhaps the widest range of mulatus talentsincluding jazz, funk, and what sounds like atmospheric soundtrackingand acts as an excellent initial entry into.
Find mulatu astatke discography, albums and singles on allmusic. May 28, 2017 mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. Since pioneering the ethiojazz sound in the late 60s, mulatus ascent in to the musical stratosphere is unparalleled. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs. Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released in 2014 on harmonia mundi. Sep 17, 2014 mulatu astatke changed the rules of jazz, and invented a new musical genre. Download mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke at juno download. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musically trained in london, new yor read more. More than a pond, astatke swims in a sea of influences where ancient and modern sounds converge to create vibrant contemporary music. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia releases discogs. Mulatu astatke performing at the barbican centre in london in 2010. Motherland the first new studio album by the ethio jazz pioneer in over 25 years features intricate new compositions alongside funky workouts. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972 o p i u m h u m.
Download mulatu astatke songs, singles and albums on mp3. Prior to that he had studied music in wales and london. With its swaying rhythms and telluric atmospheres, this is a real minisymphony that puts the listener under hypnosis. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. A blog supreme yes, the response to this question is always does it matter. Imagine if nino nardini had been ethiopian and youll be on the right track to picturing just how masterful this work is. 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. 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 of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music unlimited. 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. I heard a track from mulatu astatke s sketches of ethiopia on a collage radio station during my morning drive. May 19, 2017 strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatkes mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Mulatu astatqe is an ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of ethiojazz.
Philip ryallsredferns like a lot of world music picked up by western audiences in recent years, ethiojazz. All genres balearicdowntempo bass breakbeat disconudisco dj tools drum and bass dubstep deep dubstep dirty dubsteptrapgrime edm electro euro dancepop dance footworkjuke. The father of ethiojazz reveals how ethiopia shaped the science of music. A powerful and creative album that matches everything he has done in the last decade. Mulatu astatke might be most known to international audiences through his tracks on the excellent ethiopiques cd anthology series of ethiopian music. Right, the mono lp is really good, better than the stereo one. Jun 12, 2015 mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut. Mulatu astatke changed the rules of jazz, and invented a new musical genre. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia 1972, remastered 2017. Strut present the definitive official reissue of this landmark album in the field of african music originally released in 1972. The execrable bede while eight of the ten tracks on mulatu steps ahead are collaborations between astatke and the eitherorchestra, recorded in londonwith horn arrangements by the eos joel yennioreach track also features performances from musicians recorded in addis ababa, intimately and inextricably embedding the ethio in an excellent recording of what astatke calls ethiojazz. There he blended ethiopian traditional music with the latinjazz he was so fond of to.
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. 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. 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. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released 19 may 2017 1. Gamo is an epic piece, great gateway to the lush musical world of the great ethiopian composer and vibraphonist mulatu astatke. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version mulatu astatke. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia reissue strut recordsindigo. Mulatu astatke licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records on behalf of strut.
Recorded in new york, mulatu of ethiopia arrived at a time when astatke had begun to master the delicate fusion of styles needed to create ethio jazz. Listen to mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on deezer. Mulatu recorded mulatu of ethiopia 1972 in new york city, but most of his music was released by amha eshetes label amha records in addis ababa, ethiopia, including several singles, his album yekatit ethio jazz 1974, and six out of the ten tracks on the compilation album ethiopian modern instrumentals hits. 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. 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. Download mulatu astatke ethiopiques vol 04 ethio jazz amp musique instrumentale 1969 1974 mulatu astatke zip from 88 mb, mulatu astatke mulatu steps ahead.
Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia sounds of the universe. 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 of ethiopia. Ethiopian percussionist and composer mulatu astatke has been making up for lost time and who can blame him. Mulatu was born in the town of arjo in welega province. 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. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia by strut records free.
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