Inspiration Information - Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics

Mulatu Astatke with The Heliocentrics, the London band led by drummer Malcolm Catto, on a 2009 album that revisits his sound with heavy, analogue drums and psychedelic studio effects. His vibraphone melodies float over beats that will feel familiar to hip-hop listeners. Dewel and Mascaram Setaba are good first tracks. Choose it after the Éthiopiques volume for a modern take.