New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

by Mulatu Astatke ሙላቱ አስታጥቄ

New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 cover art

This meticulously curated retrospective traces the geographical and artistic evolution of the undisputed creator of Ethio-jazz. By gathering tracks recorded across three continents, the compilation highlights Astatke's seamless, smoky integration of traditional Ethiopian pentatonic scales with American funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The release successfully capitalized on his late-career resurgence, providing a definitive, highly accessible entry point into his hypnotically grooving catalog.

Genres

  • Ethio-Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Yèkèrmo Sèw
  2. I Faram Gami I Faram
  3. Shagu
  4. Mulatu
  5. Fikratchin with Menelik Wossenatchew
  6. Yègellé Tezeta
  7. Asiyo Bellema feat. Frank Holder & Niaaza Alsherif
  8. Emnete
  9. Lanchi Biye with Tilahun Gessesse
  10. Yefikir Tizita
  11. Yèkatit
  12. Ebo Lala with Seifu Yohannes
  13. Wubit with Muluken Melesse
  14. Dèwèl
  15. Mascaram Setaba
  16. Girl From Addis Ababa
  17. Kasalèfkut Hulu
  18. Nètsanèt
  19. Ené Alantchie Alnorem
  20. Tezeta