Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Mulatu Astatke] Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke smiled as he held his arms aloft to acknowledge his audience. Last month ...

On Nov. 9, around 200 people packed into the Signet Society for the second annual Ethio-Jazz Soiree, hosted and organized by Harvard’s Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association (EESA). Enlivened ...

With his first album in 10 years, Mulatu Plays Mulatu, recorded in both London and Addis Ababa, 81 year-old Mulatu Astatke, ...

On A Piece of Infinity, Meklit delivers a set of catchy songs that blur the lines between Ethio jazz, pop, soul, funk, world ...

Mulatu Astatke (born 1943) is an Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of Ethio-jazz. Born in the westernEthiopian city of Jimma, Mulatu trained in London, New York City, and Boston ...

The composer imagined his music more than 40 years ago. Known as the father of "Ethio-jazz", Astatke has been credited with creating a new genre... After 40 Years, Mulatu Astatke Still 'Sketches' ...

Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially when it is music as eclectic and creative as this one ...

Mulatu Astatke struggled for decades before his name became associated worldwide with a musical genre and he was finally born as the father of Ethio-jazz.

While Mulatu Astatke is the musician most widely associated with the creation of Ethio-jazz, fellow keyboardist Hailu Mergia is among other significant figures. Astatke is best known overseas because ...

The last song on Amain “Berhana” Berhane’s “Amén (the Nomad’s Dream)” was actually the first one he finished for his latest album. It’s fittingly titled “Going Home,” and features sweet Ethiopian jazz ...

Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke smiled as he held his arms aloft to acknowledge his audience. Last month in London, the 82-year-old pioneer, who has done much to bring his blend of musical ...