God’s Favorite Customer (2018)
Charles Bradley’s remarkable
with hard-hitting rhythms and FX-mutated melodies phasing in and out of the mix
The record is pressed on 180 gram black vinyl
On this fantastic sounding album (produced by the maestro himself) the listener is invited to experience a synthesis of what has been and what is now
Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu Plays Mulatu LP normal God’s Favorite Customer (2018)Mulatu Plays Mulatu marks Mulatu Astatkes first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio jazz style. Blending Western jazz with traditional Ethiopian instruments (krar, masenqo, washint, kebero, begena), reflecting Mulatus long term vision for Ethio jazz. Recorded in London and Addis Ababa, the album features Mulatus UK ensemble, Addis based cultural musicians, and contemporary artists Carlos Nio