Ethiopian jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke teams up with London-based psychedelic ensemble The Heliocentrics for Inspiration Information, a groundbreaking studio collaboration released on Strut Records in 2009. Born from a live meeting in London, the project blends Astatke's signature Ethio-jazz sound with the Heliocentrics' genre-defying approach, resulting in a rich fusion of jazz, soul, funk, and Ethiopian musical tradition.
Recorded over six days at Quatermass Studios in London and mastered at Electric Mastering, the album features reimagined material drawn from Astatke's landmark 1970s catalog alongside original compositions arranged by Astatke himself. The result is a deeply soulful and rhythmically hypnotic listening experience that stands as a testament to the timeless energy of Ethio-jazz and its power to connect with contemporary sounds.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Strut
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 04/07/2009
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TRACKS
A1. Masenqo
A2. Cha Cha
A3. Mulatu
B1. Addis Black Widow
B2. Fire In The Zoo
B3. Dewel
B4. Blue Nile
C1. Esketa Dance
C2. Chik Chikka
C3. Live From Tigre Lounge
C4. Chinese New Year
D1. An Epic Story
D2. Phantom Of The Panther
D3. Anglo Ethio Suite
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