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There are contributions from the likes of John Cale (Velvet Underground) as well as Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde)

Across the album’s 10 tracks

with images of Kirchin

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Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Plays Mulatu bag Ohio where teachers included renownedMulatu 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