• Mulatu Astatke – Yekatit
    • Mulatu Astatke – Netsanet
    • Mulatu Astatke – Yekermo Sew
    • 1. Yekatit
    • 2. Netsanet
    • 3. Tezetaye Antchi Lidj
    • 4. Sabye
    • 5. Yekermo Sew
    • 6. Gubelye
    • 7. Ene Alantchi Alnorem
    • 8. Dewel
    • 9. Asmarina

    E-S-S-E-N-T-I-A-L deep jazz from 1970s Ethiopia! Mulatu is a cult figure for fans of both 1970s indy deep jazz (think Strata East) and African music - his records are highly prized among collectors and break fiends so it's a real joy to have these lovely reissues! This is super-deep space jazz of the highest order!

    Highly recommended!

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