×

Mulatu Astatke

Nov 7, 2024  ·  Sala apolo, Barcelona Sala apolo, Barcelona

Mulatu Astatke
Nov 7
Mulatu Astatke
Past Concert

LineUp

Mulatu Astatke, born in Jimma, Ethiopia, is known as the father of Ethio-jazz, blending pop, jazz, Ethiopian music, Latin rhythms, and Afro-funk. An alum of Berklee College, he collaborated with Duke Ellington and released iconic '70s music on Amha Records. His work gained Western recognition via Jim Jarmusch's film Broken Flowers. Mulatu collaborated with Either/Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, and Black Jesus Experience, recorded notable albums like Mulatu of Ethiopia, and held fellowships at Harvard and M.I.T. His music influenced hip-hop artists including Nas and Kanye West.

Concert Info

Videos

Top Tracks

More Concerts at Sala apolo

More Concerts in Barcelona

You May Also Like

Report a problem