Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu of Ethiopia (Special Edition 2 x Vinyl)

2024 reissue.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Strut label, we are delighted to unveil a special edition of a landmark album within the realm of African music – Mulatu Astatke's 'Mulatu Of Ethiopia’.

Recorded in New York in 1972, this pivotal album marks a juncture in Astatke's musical journey when he adeptly fused various styles to craft the distinctive genre known as Ethio-jazz. For this special edition, the release features the original stereo mix of the full album, as well as a special ‘mono-mix’ of each track retrieved from the original 2" tapes, pressed on vinyl 2LP.

Tracklist

Record 1

1. Mulatu (Stereo Mix)

2. Mascaram Setaba (Stereo Mix)

3. Dewel (Stereo Mix)

4. Kulunmanqueleshi (Stereo Mix)

5. Kasalefkut-Hulu (Stereo Mix)

6. Munaye (Stereo Mix)

7. Chifara (Stereo Mix)

Record 2

1. Mulatu (Mono Mix)

2. Mascaram Setaba (Mono Mix)

3. Dewel (Mono Mix)

4. Kulunmanqueleshi (Mono Mix)

5. Kasalefkut-Hulu (Mono Mix

6. Munaye (Mono Mix)

7. Chifara (Mono Mix)

Cat no: STRUT129LP