‘Give respect to Africa and the bush people’: Mulatu Astatke on pioneering Ethio-jazz and honouring his roots
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-30 17:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Music
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Africa
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The multi-instrumentalist faced resistance when he premiered his sound in the 60s but audiences have fallen in love with it since. Now aged 82, he’s still finding new directions – and wants recognition for Africa’s indigenous artists
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