‘Father of Ethio-Jazz’ Mulatu Astatke Honored at Boston Music School
Mulatu Astatke has been awarded an honorary doctorate from The Berklee College of Music.
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Interview With E/O Bandleader Russ Gershon
We recently interviewed Russ Gershon, the bandleader for Either/Orchestra which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Mulatu Astatke: the lounge lizard of counterpoint
At 66, Mulatu Astatke is on fire, as his seductive sound wins fans around the world.
New York – Addis – London: The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke, the godfather of Ethio-jazz, a fusion of Ethiopian music and—you guessed it—jazz.
Is This Jazz? The New Mulatu Astatke Album
I know, I know. The response to this question is always “does it matter?” And the answer is usually “no.” Still, it’s occasionally useful to explore.
Ethiopian Jazz, Ellington and more: LA Weekly’s Conversation With Mulatu Astatke
In the Ethiopian musical world Mulatu Astatke is atypical, totally unique, a legend unto himself. He was the first Ethiopian musician educated abroad, object of tribute and admiration.