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Mulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian musician and arranger, known as the father of Ethio-jazz, which blends traditional Ethiopian music with jazz, funk, and soul. Born in Jimma, he studied music in London, New York, and Boston, becoming the first African student at Berklee College of Music. His notable albums include "Afro-Latin Soul, Volume 1" (1966), "Mulatu of Ethiopia" (1972), and "Yekatit Ethio-Jazz" (1974). He collaborated with artists like Duke Ellington and Hailu Mergia. His music gained international recognition after being featured in the film "Broken Flowers" (2005). The products available from the artist Mulatu Astatke include vinyls.
