Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu Plays Mulatu LP normal with the necessary tongue-in-cheek sense

with the necessary tongue-in-cheek sense of humor intact

The result is an album that feels out of time

For this deluxe edition

"Chains And Barbwire"

The record is pressed on 180 gram black vinyl

Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu Plays Mulatu LP normal with the necessary tongue-in-cheek senseMulatu Plays Mulatu marks Mulatu Astatkes first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio jazz style. Blending Western jazz with traditional Ethiopian instruments (krar, masenqo, washint, kebero, begena), reflecting Mulatus long term vision for Ethio jazz. Recorded in London and Addis Ababa, the album features Mulatus UK ensemble, Addis based cultural musicians, and contemporary artists Carlos Nio