**Title:** "Yègellé Tezeta" by Mulatu Astatke: An Ethiopian Jazz Masterpiece **Introduction:** "Yègellé Tezeta" is a celebrated instrumental track by the Ethiopian jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke. Released in 1970 as part of his album "Munayé," this song is a quintessential representation of Astatke's groundbreaking fusion of Ethiopian musical traditions with Western jazz elements. "Yègellé Tezeta" has not only left an indelible mark on the world of music but has also played a pivotal role in introducing Ethiopian jazz to global audiences. **… read more
**Title:** "Yègellé Tezeta" by Mulatu Astatke: An Ethiopian Jazz Masterpiece **Introduction:** "Yègellé Tezeta" is a celebrated i… read more
**Title:** "Yègellé Tezeta" by Mulatu Astatke: An Ethiopian Jazz Masterpiece **Introduction:** "Yègellé Tezeta" is a celebrated instrumental track by the Ethiopian ja… read more
Mulatu Astatke (born on December 19, 1943; surname sometimes spelled Astatqé on French-language releases: Mulatu Astatqé) is an Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of Ethio-jazz. Born in the western Ethiopian city of Jimma, Mulatu was musically trained in London, New York City, and Boston where he combined his jazz and Latin music interests with traditional Ethiopian music. Astatke led his band while playing vibraphone and conga drums—instruments that he introduced into Ethiopian popular music—as well as other percussion instruments, keyboards and organ. His al… read more
Mulatu Astatke (born on December 19, 1943; surname sometimes spelled Astatqé on French-language releases: Mulatu Astatqé) is an Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of … read more
Mulatu Astatke (born on December 19, 1943; surname sometimes spelled Astatqé on French-language releases: Mulatu Astatqé) is an Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of Ethio-jazz. Born in the western Ethiopian city… read more