Mulatu Astatke - Jazz Festival

One of MIJF’s headline acts, Mulatu Astatke’s reputation precedes him. Widely considered the founder of 1960s ‘Ethio-jazz’ – an amalgam of Latin jazz, soul, funk and traditional Ethiopian harmony that became a genre of its own – the 67-year-old’s influence has been felt worldwide for almost five decades. He is joined by Australian/Ethiopian ensemble The Black Jesus Experience for two very special performances.