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Inspiration Information 3
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14 tracks, 63:22
Release Date
7 April 2009
Mulatu Astatke, often called "the father of ," created one of his most groundbreaking collaborations with the British collective The Heliocentrics. Their album Inspiration Information 3, released on April 13, 2009 through Strut Records, represents a pivotal moment in cross-cultural musical fusion. This collaboration was part of Strut Records' innovative Inspiration Information series, which pairs legendary musicians with contemporary artists. The partnership brought together Astatke's signature pentatonic scales and harmonies with The Heliocentrics… read more
Mulatu Astatke, often called "the father of ," created one of his most groundbreaking collaborations with the British collective … read more
Mulatu Astatke, often called "the father of ," created one of his most groundbreaking collaborations with the British collective The Heliocentrics. Their album Inspir… read more

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Tracklist

Track number Play Loved Track name Artist name Buy Options Duration Listeners
1 Masenqo The Heliocentrics
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 6:23 87 listeners
2 Cha Cha The Heliocentrics
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 4:35 165 listeners
3 Addis Black Widow The Heliocentrics
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 3:38 138 listeners
4 Mulatu The Heliocentrics
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 3:14 120 listeners
5 Blue Nile The Heliocentrics
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 3:12 117 listeners
6 Esketa Dance The Heliocentrics
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 4:09 121 listeners
7 Chik Chikka The Heliocentrics
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 5:04 104 listeners
8 Live From Tigre Lounge The Heliocentrics
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 2:54 92 listeners
9 Chinese New Year The Heliocentrics
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 3:46 106 listeners
10 Play track Phantom Of The Panther The Heliocentrics
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 2:21 291 listeners
11 Dewel The Heliocentrics
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 5:49 100 listeners
12 Play track Fire In The Zoo The Heliocentrics
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 3:36 99 listeners
13 An Epic Story The Heliocentrics
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 5:01 73 listeners
14 Anglo Ethio Suit The Heliocentrics
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 9:40 26 listeners

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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 . 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 . Born in the western Ethiopian city… read more

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