Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz 1969–1974 - Mulatu Astatke

Considered the foundational cornerstone of the genre, this landmark anthology compiled by Francis Falceto showcases Mulatu Astatke's defining works recorded in Addis Ababa and New York. Having trained at London's Trinity College and Boston's Berklee, Mulatu introduced vibraphone, congas and Fender Rhodes to traditional modal structures. The hypnotic groove of Yèkèrmo Sèw and the melancholic bati mode of Tezeta demonstrate his peerless gift for creating dusky, cinematic tension.