Astatke, Mulatu - Mulatu Plays Mulatu WB694992.1

Astatke, Mulatu - Mulatu Plays Mulatu WB694992.1Mulatu Plays Mulatu marks Mulatu Astatke's first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio jazz style. Blending Western jazz with traditional Ethiopian instruments (krar, masenqo, washint, kebero, begena), reflecting Mulatu's long term vision for Ethio jazz. Recorded in London and Addis Ababa, the album features Mulatu's UK ensemble, Addis based cultural musicians, and contemporary artists Carlos

such as "Ashes" and "Daddy's Falling Angel

After exploring new ground through their early work on 2013's Lightning at the Door and 2012's Our Mother Electricity as well as Dying Surfer

"Moon River" and "Theme From Mahogony (Do You Know Where You're Going To)"

and their deep belief in what they have always done

Hollywood Trashpile

” such classics as “Boot-Leg

2-Bad Trouble

BLU-RAY 1 (AUDIO)

released via Transgressive Records on 29 January 2021

there are a number of gorgeous ballads

The release showcases the band’s 2013 appearance at the festival

it’s an embrace of the freedom that comes with a jumbo-sized canvas