Mulatu Plays Mulatu
by Mulatu Astatke
  • Record Label: Strut
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
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85

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 26, 2025
    90
    As a final album, Mulatu Plays Mulatu stands with his very best work and is a bittersweet joy to celebrate.
  2. Mojo
    Sep 26, 2025
    60
    He reinterprets key moments from his back catalogue. [Oct 2025, p.87]
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  3. PopMatters
    Sep 26, 2025
    100
    Even in the context of Mulatu’s well-established legacy of musical excellence, Mulatu Plays Mulatu is simply tremendous.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 26, 2025
    80
    You 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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