Mulatu Astatke

Mulatu Astatke

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1 Festival in 2026

Mulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian musician and arranger known as the father of Ethio-jazz, a genre blending Ethiopian music with jazz, Latin, and funk. Astatke often leads his band while playing the vibraphone, introducing traditional Ethiopian instruments like the krar and masinko, making for a captivating live fusion.

Sarah Pagel · 5 May 2026

Festivals featuring Mulatu Astatke

All confirmed 2026 festivals

We Out Here

We Out Here

Aug 20, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026

Curated by Gilles Peterson, We Out Here is an award-winning festival celebrating the dots between jazz, soul, hip hop, and club culture. It offers an immersive experience of music, wellness, and family activities in the scenic Dorset countryside.

BH ND, United Kingdom
Rock Hip Hop Indie Rock

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