Strut present a new repress of mulatu astatke s comeback studio album from 2010, mulatu steps ahead. Mulatu astatke motherland live in sao paulo youtube. Mulatu astatke s exuberant blend of the best in african and westernthemed improvisation is a finely balanced craft john fordham tue 2 feb 2016 09. Mulatu astatke samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Mulatu astatke samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke. He was educated in china, receiving his bachelors degree in philosophy of political economy and doctorate in international law at peking university. This groundbreaking and newlyreissued 1972 album is an excellent introduction to mulatu astatke, the inventor and sole exemplar of ethiojazz. Mulatu astatke plays ethiojazz 1989, vinyl discogs. Listen to yegelle tezeta, yegelle tezeta and more from mulatu astatke. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia releases discogs. 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. Born in the western ethiopian city of jimma, mulatu was musicall. 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.
Aug 31, 20 f irst distilled in the late 60s, astatke s ethiojazz made a return to favour after featuring in jim jarmuschs 2005 film broken flowers. Mar 30, 2010 mulatu astatke s early records have been popular among hiphop producers and beatjunkie cratediggers for some time, but name recognition burst beyond the cult crowd in 2005 when his music was. In the ethiopian musical landscape, mulatu astatke is a unique musician, a composer, an arranger. 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. Mulatu astatke motherland live in sao paulo duration.
Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, cd discogs. Sketches of ethiopia is more than a reminder of mulatu s core talents it s a new and exciting exploration, another phase in a career that seems to have plenty of twists and turns left in it. I want to thank the president of berklee college of music,m. Mulatu then collaborated with english and american musicians, recording new versions of some of his bestknown compositions. 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. The father of ethiopian jazz, mulatu astatke, remains a musician in motion.
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. Falcetos series began its schedule of releases in 1998, became a. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke 730003312922 cd. 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.
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. Track list assosa derache azmari gamo motherland abay hager fiker surma original extended version protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Roger and the entire institution, for recognizing ethiojazz as well as. Since the 90s, ethiojazz has undergone a process of rediscovery, with astatke recording new music. Just got the new mulatu astatke recording mulatu steps ahead strut 056cd. Jul 16, 2006 meet mulatu astatke, godfather of ethio jazz.
He was educated in china, receiving his bachelors degree in philosophy of political economy and doctorate in. The tenderness of astatkes motherland was cherished by the classical poise of danny keanes cello, the spirited london rapper afrikan boy. Mulato astatke combines western and african flavours on a classy ethiojazz set, writes neil spencer. Aug 27, 20 listen to your favorite songs from sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke now. 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. May 26, 2017 this groundbreaking and newlyreissued 1972 album is an excellent introduction to mulatu astatke, the inventor and sole exemplar of ethiojazz. Find mulatu astatkes songs, tracks, and other music. But behind the headlines sits the countrys rich history of. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke s first international release, is now available as a 180 gram vinyl lp. Speaking to the quietus earlier this year mulatu, in his seventieth year, said the purist form of the music would be based entirely on traditional and developed ethiopian. An influential ethiopian musician, composer, and arranger who is known as the father of.
Sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu. Get the guaranteed best price on world music vinyl like the mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia at musicians friend. Download mulatu astatke songs, singles and albums on mp3. Listen to your favorite songs from sketches of ethiopia bonus track version by mulatu astatke now. Mulatu astatke tambem escrito astatqe e um compositor nascido na etiopia, em 1943, considerado o pai do ethiojazz. This outing has almost as many western flavours as. 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. Though these collaborations were certainly rewarding, mulatu steps ahead represents a creative accomplishment of an entirely different order. Musicomh a thrilling crosscultural collision of jazz, percussionoriented african music and edgy, fusionesque funk. Mulatu astatke mulatu of ethiopia musicians friend. Kuti was a primary influence behind the invention and development of afrobeat, the west african fusion of agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms that has been a major medium of social protest for the urban poor since the late 60s.
Mulatu astatkes best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 yegelle tezeta mulatu astatke. The multitalented astatke pioneered the ethiojazz sound in the early 70s, taking improvisational and compositional strategies from american jazz and applying them to the deeply haunting modalities of ethiopian music. Official facebook page of mulatu astatke also known as the father of ethiojazz. February 3, 2009 ethiopia is often overshadowed by news of famine, war, and poverty. Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke album, ethiojazz. Mulatu astatke is an ethiopian musician and arranger considered as the father of ethiojazz. 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. A real jewel of the ethiopian modern instrumental music, which illustrates perfectly the symbiosis of the strong rhythms and the quality arrangements with the ethiopian subtle and deep melodies. Mulatu astatke was born in 1943 in jimma, ethiopia.
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. Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia 20, vinyl discogs. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Just got the new mulatu astatke recordingmulatu steps ahead strut 056cd. An incredibly groovy ethiopian record, originally from 19691972. Mulatu astatke on ethiojazz and modernizing ancient instruments. I believe this is his first recording of all new material since the 70s. This record almost acts as microcosm of astatke s huge and varied output. Mulatu astatqe is an ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of ethiojazz. Nov 22, 20 jazz music post no bills on sketches of ethiopia, mulatu astatke draws a map larger than his homeland posted by peter margasak on 11. Feb 02, 2016 mulatu astatkes exuberant blend of the best in african and westernthemed improvisation is a finely balanced craft john fordham tue 2 feb 2016 09. Master arranger and bandleader, mulatu astatke is one of the alltime greats of ethiopian music and the creator of his own original music form, ethio jazz. Mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke on amazon music unlimited.
Mulatu astatke special thanks my family for their unconditional support. He is a true pioneer of african music and studied in the uk in wales and at trinity college of music in london, cutting his teeth on. 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. Astatke led his band while playing vibraphone and conga drumsinstruments that he introduced into ethiopian. 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. Released in september 20 on jazzvillage catalog no. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Prior to that he had studied music in wales and london. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Mulatu astatke often known as the father of ethiojazz, multi instrumentalist mulata astatke is one of the most infectiously happy performers youre likely to see performing today. Shot live in sau paulo, brazil, legendary ethiopian jazz pioneer mulatu astatke performs music from his album mulatu steps ahead on strut. An influential ethiopian musician, composer, and arranger who is known as the father of ethiojazz. Discover all mulatu astatkes music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Strut present the first official reissue of a landmark album in the field of african music, mulatu astatke s mulatu of ethiopia from 1972. Were currently working on a new compilation featuring previously unheard material that will be sure to excite. Get the guaranteed best price on world music vinyl like the mulatu astatke inspiration information, vol. 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. Mar 08, 2010 65 videos play all top tracks mulatu astatke mulatu astatke topic mulatu astatke motherland live in sao paulo duration. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Mulatu was born in the town of arjo in welega province.
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. The father of ethiojazz, astatke s remarkably rich music reveals influences ranging from jazz and latin american music to the traditional music of his homeland. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mulatu astatke became an international star in his 60s, thanks to the ethiopiques series of reissue albums and the subsequent use of his music. Veteran ethiopian jazz musician mulatu astatke continues to have an extraordinary mobility and exposure to a wide range. 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. The vibes player and arranger forged his style in late 60s addis ababa, though astatke s music was later suppressed by his nations derg military junta. Amazing orchestral ethiogroove filled with influences of us soul, jazz, sometimes latin and the deepest eastern rhythms, even. Mulatu steps ahead continues the spirit of collaborative exploration, in a slightly more muted but no less thrilling manner. Swing from abessinia by michael freerix october 2010 born into a wealthy background, 16yearold mulatu astatke left his native home in ethiopia for england to finish school and study aerial engineering at the end of the 50s. 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. Astatke led his band while playing vibraphone and conga drumsinstruments that he introduced into ethiopian popular musicas well as other percussion instruments, keyboards, and organ.
Mulatu astatke sketches of ethiopia richie troughton, september 16th, 20 06. Sketches of ethiopia by mulatu astatke, released in 2014 on harmonia mundi. At the grand age of 71, the performer blends his traditional instrumentals with ethiopian inspired rhythms and melodies to create a wonderful, earthy sound onstage. Music profile for mulatu astatke, born 19 december 1943. Vibraphonistcomposer mulatu astatke is the creator of ethiojazz and reputedly the first african musician to study at berklee. Astatke works here with members of bostons eitherorchestra, with whom.
May 26, 2017 its now been close to a year since we had the honor of releasing mulatu astatkes first solo album in decades, mulatu steps ahead, but the album has stayed in heavy rotation for us ever since then. Listen to your favorite songs from mulatu of ethiopia by mulatu astatke now. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti, 15 october 1938, abeokuta, nigeria, d. Sketches of ethiopia is, extraordinarily, the first album mulatu astatke, the. Since collaborating with the heliocentrics in 2009 for strut, he has continued recording and is a major draw on the global touring circuit.
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. Nothing beats his early1970s pioneering ethiojazz recordings, including the reissue of 1972s mulatu of ethiopia strutworthy records, 2017 as well as his songs on the broken flowers soundtrack deccauniversal, 2005. The father of ethiopian jazz, mulatu astatke, remains a. Mulatu steps ahead bonus track version by mulatu astatke. Mulatu astatke created a sound that was funky, modal, exotic for nonethiopian listeners at least, and latintinged.
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