Music
15 October 2021
6 Samples From 'Éthiopiques' in Hip-Hop
A brief history of Ethio-jazz cultural exchange featuring songs by Nas & Damian Marley, K'naan, Madlib and more.
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Music
01 October 2021
10 Songs That Tell the Story of Ethiopian Music
Featuring tracks from Aster Aweke, Mulatu Astatke, Alèmayèhu Eshèté, Seyfou Yohannes, Hailu Mergia and more.
News
20 September 2019
Ethiopian Jazz Great Mulatu Astatke Given Prestigious French Award
The 75-year-old musician was given the French Order of Arts and Letters in Addis Ababa yesterday
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14 February 2019
Listen to Nubiyan Twist's New Album Featuring Tony Allen & Mulatu Astatke
We premiere Jungle Run, due February 15 from Strut Records.
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25 May 2017
Mulatu Astatke’s Gorgeous 1972 Ethio-Jazz Album Has Been Reissued
Mulatu Astatke’s classic Ethio-jazz album, 'Mulatu of Ethiopia,' never ceases to captivate. The LP's been newly reissued by Strut Records.
Music
12 September 2016
The 5 Best Mulatu Astatke Samples in Hip-Hop
We break down the 5 best samples of Mulatu Astatke's Ethio-jazz in hip-hop, featuring tracks from Nas, Damian Marley, Cut Chemist and more.
News
23 April 2015
Mulatu Astatke On Promoting East African Music & Africa's Influence On The World
We talk to Ethio-jazz inventor Mulatu Astatke about his latest efforts in promoting East African music across the globe.
News
11 March 2015
Win A Digital Copy Of The 'African All Stars' Compilation And Babatunde Gear
Enter to win a digital download of the 30-track 'African All Stars' compilation, plus Babatunde caps and headbands!
News
09 March 2015
'African All Stars' Compilation With Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tinariwen, Fantasma & More
Hear the 30-track 'African All Stars: The Best Indie & Alternative African Recordings From 1970 To 2015' compilation.
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04 September 2014
Ethiopian & Eritrean Artists Construct A 'Home [Away From] Home' In The Bay Area
Ethiopian and Eritrean artists construct a 'Home Home' in a new multi-media arts project in the Bay Area.
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