Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Plays Mulatu (Preorder 26/09/25)

Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Plays Mulatu (Preorder 26/09/25)

Label: Strut Records - STRUT482LP - 4062548117530
Format: LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 26th Sep 2025
Genre: Jazz
Style: Jazz

Description
Mulatu Plays Mulatu marks Mulatu Astatke’s first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio-jazz style.

Blending Western jazz with traditional Ethiopian instruments (krar, masenqo, washint, kebero, begena), reflecting Mulatu’s long-term vision for Ethio-jazz.

 Recorded in London and Addis Ababa, the album features Mulatu’s UK ensemble, Addis-based cultural musicians, and contemporary artists Carlos Niño and Kibrom Birhane, under producer Dexter Story.

Mulatu presents the album as both a tribute to Ethiopian musical pioneers and a fresh reinterpretation of Ethio-jazz, maintaining its relevance while honouring its roots.

Tracklist

A1. Zelesenga Dewel

A2. Kulun

A3. Netsanet

B1. Yekermo Sew

B2. Chik Chikka

B3. Motherland

B4. Yekatit