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ETHIO-JAZZ

Mulatu Astatke's fusion of Ethiopian scales with jazz and Latin rhythms.

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Swinging Addis of the 1960s gave rise to a sound that is still sampled by artists everywhere.

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Pioneer
Mulatu Astatke
Era
1960s–70s
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The 'Éthiopiques' record series brought this golden age to the world.

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