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Mulatu Astatke And His Ethiopian Quintet Afro-Latin Soul

Worthy Records

Jazz

New LP (Coloured Vinyl)£18.00
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1. I Faram Gami I Faram
2. Mascaram Setaba
3. Shagu
4. One For Buzayhew
5. Alone In The Crowd
6. Almaz
7. MULATU'S HIDEAWAY
8. Askum
9. A Kiss Before Dawn
10. Playboy Cha Cha

Ethio-jazz hero Mulatu Astake and His Ethiopian Quintet "Afro-Latin Soul" album from 1966! As the title suggest this is more leaning towards the Latin-soul jazz sound. Beautiful vibes, piano, and drumming from Mulatu with stirring haunting melodies. Recommended!

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