• Mulatu Atsatke ft. Frank Holder – Assiyo Bellema
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    • 1. Mulatu Atsatke ft. Frank Holder – Assiyo Bellema
    • 2. Teshome Meteku – Hasabe

    Mulatu goes afro-latin, plus steel drums courtesy of Frank Holder. 'Assiyo Bellema' was recorded during Mulatu’s time in London, during which he met Frank, along with many others including Tubby Hayes and Joe Harriott.

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