Mulatu Astatke tour dates 2024

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• Mulatu Astatke

  Really enjoyed the gig. The atmosphere was just amazing. All the musicians were interacting in the best possible way on stage and also delivering great solo performances. The venue is just perfect for that type of gigs. I would definitely recommend this artist to other people.

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  by isi-maio

• Often known as the father of ethio-jazz, multi instrumentalist Mulata Astatke is one of the most infectiously happy performers you're likely to see performing today. At the grand age of 71, the performer blends his traditional instrumentals with Ethiopian inspired rhythms and melodies to create a wonderful, earthy sound onstage. The musician has an incredibly prestigious musical education training in London, New York and Boston. He can also boast as being the first African student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.

  These highly tuned skills are visible onstage as Astatke seems to sense and hear every musical vibration from each of his musicians who join him onstage. The vast array of instruments come together to create beautiful, poignant music with those undeniably latin and jazz origins, yet it's when they meet the Ethiopian influence that you can't help but tap your feet to the wonderful beat.

  Now a doctorate in music, Mulatu has travelled all over the world spreading his unique sound and teaching about the importance of musical origin and heritage. His traditional tones have been featured in films, most notably 2005's 'Broken Flowers' which meant his audiences grew. This joyful performer welcomes each audience member into his musical zone and leaves each one amazed at the stylings and sounds.

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  by sean-ward