Apr 16, 2015 mulatu, from his 1972 lp mulatu of ethiopia, recorded in new york with members of mongo santamarias band during a visit to the states, is a brilliant signature track, a darkly funky tune with a hint of caribbean shuffle, snaking sax solos, mulatu s own cloudy vibraphone, and a bit of wahpedaled wurlitzer. Afro latin soul by mulatu astatke album, latin jazz. The venerable ethiojazz composer turned his hand to afrolatin fusion in 1966, resulting the perfect balance of slinky sensuality from both ends of that spectrum in afro latin soul vols. The modern consensus is that mulatu astatkes best years begin with 1972s mulatu of ethiopia lp. This album is almost a 50 year old creation, which speaks volumes to its quality and significance and to the fact that it can still be enjoyed today. During the session, featuring felix torres and john perez on percussions, mulatu masterfully jumps from vibes to piano to drums. Jan 26, 2009 download mulatu astatke afrolatin soul vol. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. A true collectors item of the highest quality ethiopian jazz from the master himself. It has also been released as standard 120 g version. Most of his records were released by amha records, including several singles and the 1974 lp ethio jazz. Another winner album by the ethiopian mulatu astatke. Further schooled in new yorks dance clubs in the 1960s, mulatu recorded three of his lps in the city, afrolatin soul, vol. Afro latin soul volumes 1 and 2 mulatu astatke strut.
However, struts rereleases of astatkes two afro latin soul albums may be about to change all that. Mulatu astatke, who was born in 1943 in ethiopia, is known as the father of ethiojazz. This album features a mix of latin inspired cuts and the more laidback vibe kinda african. Find mulatu astatke discography, albums and singles on allmusic. However, struts rereleases of astatkes two afro latin soul albums may be about. Mulatu has created a new sound, enthused snapper on the album jacket. Ethiojazz aka ethiopian jazz music genres rate your music. Afro latin soul, mulatu astatke, world, ethiopia, jazz.
Ethiojazz aka ethiopian jazz music genres rate your. Strut continue their work with the godfather of ethio jazz, mulatu astatke, with the rest of official reissues of his early classics afro latin soul volumes 1 and 2 from 1966, recorded as the ethiopian quintet. Here, mulatu astatqe do the same thing, but from the afro point of view, playing with competence what he believes to be latin music. Strut and replete with new liner notes by astatke himself, afro latin soul, volume 1 is a. After studying at bostons berklee college of music, astatke was living in new york at the same time as other future greats of african music miriam makeba and fela kuti. Mulatu astatke and his ethiopian quintet deliver 10 songs on this 1966 lp. The first, afro latin soul, documented astatkes newfound directions. The records prominently feature mulatu s vibraphone, backed by piano and congas playing latin rhythms, and were entirely instrumental with the exception of the song i faram gami i faram. The albums featured mainly instrumental songs and was credited for establishing bongo and conga drums as standards in ethiopian popular music.
Mulatu astatke and his ethiopian quintet afrolatin soul. Jun 26, 2018 astatke would start to perfect his ethio jazz sound on his later album for worthy in 1972, mulatu of ethiopia strut129 but the two volumes of afro latin soul stand as important recordings documenting his early career. This afro latin jazz album of mulatu and his quintet is an unique and exciting mixture of three cultures. Another winner album by the ethiopian mastermind mulatu astatke. Originally released in 1966, this album contains more of the finest ethiopian jazz music ever recorded. Astatke would start to perfect his ethio jazz sound on his later album for worthy in 1972, mulatu of ethiopia strut129 but the two volumes of afro latin soul stand as important recordings documenting his early career.
Astatke would start to perfect his ethio jazz sound on his later album for worthy in 1972, mulatu of ethiopia but the two volumes of afro latin soul stand as important recordings documenting his early career. He has taken the ancient fivetone scales of asia and africa and woven them into something unique and exciting. Strut continue their essential work with the godfather of ethio jazz, mulatu astatke, with the rst of cial reissues of his early classics afro latin soul volumes 1. Mar 28, 20 the top 100 alternative albums of the 1960s by spin staff.
The records prominently feature mulatus vibraphone, backed by piano and congas playing latin rhythms, and were entirely instrumental with the exception of the song i faram gami i faram. Ethiojazz hero mulatu astake and his ethiopian quintet afrolatin soul album from 1966. Mulatu astatke, an ethiopian, who studied music abroad in the uk and us, is credited with introducing the vibraphone and conga drums to ethiopian music. Mulato astatke, afro latin soul, ethiopia, jazz, world. The albums title track riffs off the ethiopian tezita minor scale, its deep and propulsive feel leads into lijay lij means child in amharic a simple reggae inspired jam, before moving into afro latin soul ballad blue light, featuring the dynamic astatke on vibraphone. Strut continue their essential work with the godfather of ethio jazz, mulatu astatke, with the first official reissues of his early classics afro latin soul volumes 1 and 2 from 1966, recorded as the ethiopian quintet arriving after astatkes lifechanging years studying at berklee college in boston, the albums were the first. The mulatu astatke resurgence continues to pick up speed with the first reissues of his 1966 excursions into afrolatin jazz. His album, afrolatin soul was recorded in brooklyn, nyc and was released in 1966 on worthy records. Seriously, if you arent taken by the swinging mix of elephant calls, sizzling claves and call n response vox in i faram gami i faram, the swingeing drums on soul power, or the. More broadly, ethiojazz is inclusive of the blending of western and latin sounds with traditional ethiopian azmari styles in the 1950s through the 1970s.
This one is culled from astatkes time spent living in new york in the 1960s, one of the most fruitful and groundbreaking periods of his career. Get the guaranteed best price on world music vinyl like the mulatu astatke afro latin soul at musicians friend. The several tracks here lifted from his two afro latin soul lps bear a strong stamp of boogaloo, latin jazz, and other. The records prominently feature astatkes vibraphone, backed up by piano and conga drums playing latin rhythms, and were entirely instrumental, with the exception of the song i faram gami. Strut continue their essential work with the godfather of ethio jazz, mulatu astatke, with the first official reissues of his early classics afro latin soul volumes 1 and 2 from 1966, recorded as the ethiopian quintet. It was a very interesting time to be in new york during the mid60s. This afrolatin soul is quite interesting for brazilians. Mulatu astatke and his ethiopian quintet afrolatin soul soul. Dec, 2016 mulatu astatke in the earlys 60s had an idea to combining ethiopian music with western jazz and rhythms. As the title suggest this is more leaning towards the. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. Mulatu astatke afro latin soul rar bittorrentnorth.