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- Summary: The latest full-length release from Ethiopian jazz artist Mulatu Astatke was produced by Dexter Story and features contributions by Kibrom Birhane and Carlos Niño.
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- Record Label: Strut
- Genre(s): Jazz, African Jazz
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Sep 26, 2025Even in the context of Mulatu’s well-established legacy of musical excellence, Mulatu Plays Mulatu is simply tremendous.
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Sep 26, 2025As a final album, Mulatu Plays Mulatu stands with his very best work and is a bittersweet joy to celebrate.
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Sep 26, 2025You could mount an argument that these are the definitive performances, although that probably isn’t the point – the idea is to view these time-honoured tunes from a surprising new vantage point. Whatever, you leave Mulatu Plays Mulatu in reverence. Astatke’s status – as gifted musician, visionary bandleader and eternal innovator – is forever assured. [Nov 2025, p.34]
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MojoSep 26, 2025He reinterprets key moments from his back catalogue. [Oct 2025, p.87]