Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert
Summary
Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke, known as the "Godfather of Ethiopian Jazz," played his last live concert at 82 years old in London. Astatke has been influential in blending Ethiopian musical styles with jazz over his six-decade career, which gained international recognition partly through film soundtracks.Key Facts
- Mulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian jazz musician, often called the "Godfather of Ethiopian Jazz."
- He played his final live concert in London at the age of 82.
- Astatke's blend of Ethiopian music and jazz is called "Ethio-jazz."
- His music gained a wider audience with the 2005 film "Broken Flowers" and last year's Oscar-nominated "Nickel Boys."
- Mulatu began making music in the 1960s and contributed significantly to world music awareness.
- He studied music in the UK at Trinity College London, influenced by the country's jazz scene.
- Astatke aims to promote Ethiopian and African music globally for greater recognition.
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