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    Mulatu Astatke Mulatu Steps Ahead

    Strut
    • Mulatu Astatke – green africa
    • Mulatu Astatke – i faram gami i faram
    • Mulatu Astatke – mulatu's mood
    • 1. radcliffe
    • 2. green africa
    • 3. the way to nice
    • 4. assosa
    • 5. i faram gami i faram
    • 6. mulatu's mood
    • 7. ethio blues
    • 8. boogaloo
    • 9. motherland

    This is the brand new album from cult ethio-jazz hero Mulatu Astatke on Strut Records!

    His first solo album in over 20 years refines his singular musical vision and builds upon the foundation he has laid in his storied career! A collaboration with musicians of varying ages and nationalities.  The album is soaked in his 60's and 70's Ethopian deep jazz legacy as well asincorporating contemporary western jazz. Deep medative, spiritual, soulful ethio-jazz grooves, that will appeal to listeners of all ages!

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