Mulatu Astatke, popularly known as the father of Ethio-Jazz, is an Ethiopian musician, composer, and arranger, as well as a bandleader.

Mulatu Astatke

This is the cover art for "Meskel Flowers - Alternate Version," a single by Ethiopian multi-instrumentalist Mulatu Astatke.

Meskel Flowers - Alternate Version

"Meskel Flowers - Alternate Version" is the remastered version of the original song Meskel Flowers. This version was collaboratively done by Web Web, German rapper Max Herre, and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke.

This is the cover art for "Mascaram Setaba," a single by the well-known jazz musician Mulatu Astatke, alias "Father of Ethio-jazz."

Mascaram Setaba

Mulatu Astatke and Australian music band Black Jesus Experience collaborated on the single "Mascaram Setaba." The single introduces some Afrobeat bounce with its usual jazz rhythm. Enjoy!

This is the cover art for "To Know Without Knowing," a collaborative album by Mulatu Astatke and the Black Jesus Experience.

To Know Without Knowing

"To Know Without Knowing" is a collaborative album by Mulatu Astatke and the Black Jesus Experience. The album gives off the warmth and friendship that have formed between them over years of performing together.

This is the cover art for "Lijay," a single by Ethiopian musician and composer Mulatu Astatke.

Lijay

The single "Lijay" is a popular track from the collaborative album "To Know Without Knowing" by Mulatu Astatke and the Australian music band Black Jesus Experience.

This is the cover art for "Kulun Mankwaleshi," a single by the famous Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke.

Kulun Mankwaleshi

The single "Kulun Mankwaleshi" by Mulatu Astatke in collaboration with Australian music band Black Jesus Experience will leave you dancing. More of traditional Ethiopian instruments,beats and rhythms is heard on it.

This is the cover art for "Mulatu Of Ethiopia" an album by the  internationally known Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke.

Mulatu Of Ethopia

"Mulatu Of Ethiopia" is a remastered version of Mulatu Astatke's original 7-track album with the same title. This long play (LP) edition features groove-filled rhythms and was praised by a fan who said, "From extended grooves to frenzied jams, this instrumental album rocks."

Mulatu Of Ethiopia

This is the cover art for "Sketches Of Ethiopia - Bonus Track Version," an album by Mulatu Astatke, alias the Father of Ethio-jazz.

Sketches Of Ethiopia - Bonus Track Version

Mulatu Astatke, an Ethiopian musician and arranger known as the "Father of Ethio-jazz," released the album "Sketches of Ethiopia - Bonus Track" in 2013. The album is all shades of an exceptional blend of traditional and contemporary instruments, beats, and rhythms, which feature his trademark Ethio-jazz.

Sketches Of Ethiopia - Bonus Track

This is the cover art for "Surma - Radio Edit," a single by the renowned Ethiopian-jazz musician Mulatu Astatke.

Surma - Radio Edit

"Surma - Radio Edit" is a brilliant track by the acclaimed jazz musician Mulatu Astatke. Enjoy the groovy melody that comes with this track.

This is the cover art for "Gamo - Radio Edit," an album by the father of Ethio-jazz Mulatu Astatke.

Gamo - Radio Edit

The album "Gamo - Radio Edit" is a hit single from the 2013 album Sketches of Ethiopia by Mulatu Astatke. The single features midtempo vocals in harmonious sync with traditional and contemporary instruments.

This is the cover art for "Mulatu Steps Ahead" an album by Mulatu Astatke aka father of Ethio-jazz.

Mulatu Steps Ahead

"Mulatu Steps Ahead" is another fantastic album by Mulatu Astatke, alias "Father of Ethio-jazz." The nine-track album takes a more adventurous and experimental approach away from his familiar classic sounds.

This is the cover art for "Timeless," an album by the renowned Ethiopian musician and composer Mulatu Astatke.

Timeless

"Timeless" is an evergreen album by Mulatu Astatke that captures the live performances of prominent jazz musicians across the world. The event remains evergreen, which is why it was given the title "Timeless" and the tagline "Timeless because a heartbeat is more important than a clock tick."

This is the cover art for "New York - Addis - London: The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965—1975," an album by Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke.

New York - Addis - London: The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

Mulatu Astatke's "New York, Addis, London: The Story of Ethio Jazz, 1965–1975" is a Strut Records compilation album. The album references the three cities that helped define Astatke's musical journey.

New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

This is the cover art for "Inspiration Information Vol. 3," a collaborative album by Mulatu Astatke and English music band The Heliocentrics.

Inspiration Information Vol. 3

Inspiration Information Vol. 3 is a collaborative album by Ethio-jazz musician Mulatu Astatke and English jazz-funk band The Heliocentrics. One of the key things that makes the album unique from other collaborations by him is the brilliant fusion of Heliocentric's Western jazz-funk with traditional Ethiopian folk music.

This is the cover art for "Ethio Jazz Vol. 1," an album by Ethiopian multi-instrumentalist Mulatu Astatke.

Ethio Jazz Vol. 1

"Ethio Jazz Vol. 1" is an exotic display of Mulatu's Astatke's mastery of Ethiopian-jazz music. Most of the tracks on this album were used as soundtracks for the classic movie Broken Flowers a 2005 movie produced by Jon Kilik and Stacey Smith.

This is the cover art for "Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale (1969-1974)," an album by the multi-talented Ethiopian musician, Mulatu Astatke.

Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale - 1969-1974

In the album "Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale 1969-1974," Mulatu Astatke displays his prowess in Ethio-jazz music. A handful of his hit singles make up the album as they combine different musical styles with funky and groovy vibes. This was his breakthrough album on the international scene.