Orphans, emperors, and the birth of a beat
The mathematical magic of the Amharic modes
Nightlife in the golden era of swinging Addis
The global rediscovery and modern legacy
choko Ethio-Jazz Global Legacy
The vintage grooves of Addis play worldwide, Where classic jazz and ancient scales collide.
choko Iconic hip-hop producers have sampled 1970s Ethio-jazz to create modern rap classics.
Hollywood hit: Mulatu Astatke had no idea his music was in a Hollywood film until friends called him about it.
choko Director Jim Jarmusch put Mulatu Astatke's music in an indie movie, sparking a massive revival.
A book, record, or other item put together by gathering material from various sources. A 1997 French CD compilation series triggered the global resurgence of classic Ethiopian instrumental jazz.
What was the primary medium used to preserve Ethio-jazz recordings during the military regime?
choko Mix traditional Ethiopian melodies with jazz beats to discover how Ethio-jazz was born.
Which 2005 film starring Bill Murray introduced Mulatu Astatke's music to a wider Western audience?
In what year did the 'Ethiopiques' reissue series begin releasing classic Ethiopian music?
From which country was Francis Falceto, the musicologist who championed the reissue of Ethio-jazz?
Which instrument did Hailu Mergia famously practice in the back of his taxi while living in the US?
What is the name of the acclaimed CD reissue series curated by Francis Falceto starting in 1997?