Mulatu Astatqé
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He has worked with many influential jazz artists such as Duke Ellington during the 1970s. After meeting the Massachusetts-based Either Orchestra in Addis Ababa in 2004, Mulatu began a collaboration with the band which continues today, with the most recent performances in Scandinavia in summer 2006 & Toronto in summer 2008. Mulatu’s signature instrument is the vibraphone.
In 2005, his music appeared on the soundtrack to the Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers… Also, Volume 4 of the Ethiopiques series is devoted entirely to his music. Mulatu has also produced songs for many artists from East Africa, in particular Mahmoud Ahmed.
He has recently released an album sold exclusively to passengers of Ethiopian Airlines. It is a 2-disc set, the first one being a compilation of the different styles from different regions of Ethiopia, and the second being studio originals.
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| FULL TRACK Gubèlyé | 4:38 |
| FULL TRACK Yèkatit | 3:57 |
| FULL TRACK Yèkèrmo Sèw | 4:14 |
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grifel Mulatu Astatke live in Saint-petersburg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rILz_k5q0WM
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iamholgerczukay First listen, instant love.
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elbolt Here are some photos from the amazing concert in Heidelberg @ Karlstorbahnhof, Dec. 9, 2010: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14402313@N02/sets/72157625444355481/show/
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grahamdunning Amazing.
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sarcastus Very great Music :)
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sayfuddeen .........ما شاء الله, ما شاء الله
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sayfuddeen
.....جـــــــــــــزاك الله
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Dhrage Yèkèrmo Sèw was featured in the Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers, very good choice.
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