148K views · 4.7K reactions | Mulatu Astatke is known as the father of Ethio-jazz – and for changing the face of Ethiopian music during the so-called ‘Swinging Addis’ years of the 1960s and 70s. Now, at the age of 81, he’s decided to retire from performing, playing his farewell show in London. | BBC News Africa | Facebook

From his early experiences working with Duke Ellington all the way to his influences on Nas, Four Tet and many more contemporary artists, get to know Mulatu Astatke (Official Artist Page), the man behind “Éthiopiques” ahead of his appearance at Love Supreme 2022 on Sunday 3rd July. | Love Supreme Festival