Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience – To Know Without Knowing (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience – To Know Without Knowing (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 58:38 minutes | 652 MB | Genre: Jazz, World
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Agogo Records

The pentatonic kignit modes that make up most Ethiopian music are sonically unique to that country, but thanks to Mulatu Astatke, the father of the genre, Ethio-jazz was a hybrid from the jump. Studying at Berklee College of Music in the 1960’s, Astatke was drawn to the shimmering tones of the vibraphone from modern jazz and the kinetic conga drums of Latin music. So when he recorded his groundbreaking 1966 debut, Afro-Latin Soul, Astatke drew on these sounds and fused them with his own musical heritage to create something wholly unique. Ethio-jazz has remained flexible and open-ended ever since.

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Mulatu Astatke – Sketches Of Ethiopia (2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Mulatu Astatke – Sketches Of Ethiopia (2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 57:29 minutes | 686 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: HDTracks | Front Cover | © Jazz Village

Sketches of Ethiopia is Mulatu Astatke latest fusion of Western and Africa rhythms. A powerful and creative album that matches everything he has done in the last decade. Rich and flourishing with superb musical contributions that enhances the session viability. A wonderful blend of jazz and world themes flows through tracks including “Surma,” “Gambella,” and “Azmari.” One of the most exciting albums from one of the most revered musicians on the global scene today.

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