Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke smiled as he held his arms aloft to acknowledge his audience for the last time. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe first song was based on a 4th Century tune from the Ethiopian Orthodox church. Mulatu has been making records since the 1960s [Mulatu Astatke]"My instinct when someone asks me to introduce them to Ethiopian music or to Ethiopian culture is to play Mulatu," says London-based fan Juweria Dino. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementToday, he says his mission is to broaden the range of the traditional instruments of his homeland by "computerising" the sound. While the touring may be over, Mulatu pledges to continue to bring Ethiopian music to the world.

Source: Ethiopian News December 28, 2025 00:12 UTC