{"title":"Mulatu Astatke Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian musician and arranger widely considered to be the father of Ethio-Jazz. He was born in 1943 in the Ethiopian city of Jimma and grew up in a traditional Ethiopian musical household. He attended Trinity College of Music in London, where he studied classical music, ethnomusicology, and jazz. After his studies, he returned to Ethiopia and began experimenting with combining traditional Ethiopian music with jazz, funk, and soul. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulatu's most popular albums are Ethio Jazz (1975), Mulatu of Ethiopia (1972), and New York - Addis - London (2007). His standout songs include \"Yekermo Sew\", \"Mulatu\", and \"Chifara\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Mulatu Astatke is that he is credited with inventing a new musical genre, which he called \"Ethio-Jazz\". This genre has become increasingly popular in the past decade, with musicians from all over the world incorporating its sound into their own music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mulatu-astatke-mulatu-of-ethiopia-31452","title":"Mulatu Of Ethiopia – Mulatu Astatke","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMulatu Astatke is the \"father of Ethio Jazz\", making him one of Africa's most influential musicians. Astatke was born in 1943 into a wealthy Ethiopian home. In 1956 he began his school education in England. At Trinity College of Music in London he played clarinet and percussion instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter discovering his penchant for jazz in New York, he became the first African to attend Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music in the early sixties, switching to the vibraphone. \"That's where I got my tools. Berklee really shook me up,\" as he himself noted. Throughout the sixties, Astatke performed regularly with his Ethiopian Quintet in the jazz clubs of New York, absorbing the wild spirit of the time. He began to combine Western jazz, Latin, funk and traditional Ethiopian music. That means he extended the pentatonic 5-tone scale common in Africa and Asia by the chromatic 12-tone scale of the northern hemisphere and thus invented Ethio Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe first official tribute to this new style was the album \"Mulatu Of Ethiopia\", released in 1972. It was recorded in New York and is now remastered back in stores via Strut. All formats include rare photos, an actual interview with Astatke and the original artwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulatu-astatke-vinyl-records\"\u003eMulatu Astatke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Strut, Worthy Records\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_uk\"\u003eUK\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/funk\"\u003eFunk\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-funk\"\u003eJazz-Funk\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/latin-jazz\"\u003eLatin Jazz\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psychedelic\"\u003ePsychedelic\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Mulatu\"\u003eMulatu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Mascaram+Setaba\"\u003eMascaram Setaba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Dewel\"\u003eDewel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Kulunmanqueleshi\"\u003eKulunmanqueleshi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Kasalefkut-Hulu\"\u003eKasalefkut-Hulu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Munaye\"\u003eMunaye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Chifara\"\u003eChifara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Strut, Worthy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9165031342145,"sku":"6561909","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/f53f0f9ab531d8b8748b2054855523e1_fea06851-ff15-4db6-ac70-dad96bcb1f41.jpg?v=1735185007"},{"product_id":"mulatu-astatke-new-york-addis-london-the-story-of-ethio-jazz-1965-1975-36786","title":"Mulatu Astatke – New York - Addis - London - The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 (2xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMulatu Astatke’s compilation New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 is a masterful retrospective that charts the birth and evolution of a genre he pioneered—Ethio-jazz. The album blends the modal scales and rhythms of traditional Ethiopian music with the improvisational flair of American jazz and the textural richness of Latin influences. This collection not only showcases Astatke's compositional innovation but also captures a rare and vibrant cultural fusion that remains timeless. The arrangements feel both earthy and cosmopolitan, transporting listeners from smoky jazz clubs to bustling African streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this compilation exceptional is how it documents a visionary artist finding and refining his voice across continents and decades. From the syncopated horn stabs to the haunting vibraphone lines, every track radiates a sense of purpose and discovery. The music doesn’t simply reflect an era—it creates a new musical language altogether. New York - Addis - London serves both as an essential primer for newcomers and a richly rewarding deep dive for long-time fans of Astatke’s groundbreaking sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulatu-astatke-vinyl-records\"\u003eMulatu Astatke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Strut\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: 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href=\"\/collections\/soul-jazz\"\u003eSoul-Jazz\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Y%C3%A8k%C3%A8rmo+S%C3%A8w\"\u003eYèkèrmo Sèw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+I+Faram+Gami+I+Faram\"\u003eI Faram Gami I Faram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Shagu\"\u003eShagu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Emnete\"\u003eEmnete\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" 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target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+N%C3%A9tsan%C3%A9t\"\u003eNétsanét\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Kasal%C3%A8fkut+Hulu\"\u003eKasalèfkut Hulu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Wubit\"\u003eWubit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Lanchi+Biye\"\u003eLanchi Biye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Tezeta\"\u003eTezeta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Strut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42346441506881,"sku":"7605050","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/31926d9c212d24f1acf6ebfd1d6e0aeb.jpg?v=1754220307"},{"product_id":"mulatu-astatke-mulatu-plays-mulatu-327669","title":"Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu Plays Mulatu","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrut presents Mulatu Plays Mulatu, the first major studio album in over 10 years from the father of Ethio-jazz, Mulatu Astatke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing masterful new arrangements of some of his classic compositions, Mulatu Plays Mulatu finds Mulatu revisiting the sounds that helped to change the face of Ethiopian music during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The album was recorded between London and Addis Ababa, working with his long-standing UK band, a tight, intuitive ensemble honed through years of live performance, alongside cultural musicians resident at his Jazz Village club in Addis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulatu Plays Mulatu realises Mulatu’s long-term vision of Ethio-jazz, intricately balancing Western jazz arrangements with the rich sounds of traditional Ethiopian instruments including the krar, masenqo, washint, kebero and begena. Throughout the album, he reshapes familiar material with rich textures, expanded improvisations and a deepened rhythmic complexity, creating a body of work that feels as vital and contemporary as it does steeped in tradition. Familiar compositions like ‘Yekermo Sew’, ‘Netsanet’ and the celebratory ‘Kulun’ are reinvented here as elegant big band performances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthio-jazz brings us together and makes us one,” explains Mulatu. “This album is the culmination of my work bringing this music to the world and pays respect to our unsung heroes, the original musical scientists in Ethiopia who gave us our cultural music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridging continents and generations throughout his 50-year career, Astatke now offers us an invitation to hear his music again, with a completely fresh perspective. Ethio-jazz, like its creator, is always in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulatu Plays Mulatu was produced by Dexter Story and features contemporary artists LA-based artists Carlos Niño and Kibrom Birhane. The album was recorded and mixed by Isabel Gracefield at RAK Studios in London and by Dexter Story in Addis. The inspired album artwork was created by acclaimed Oslo-based Ethiopian artist, Wendimagegn Belete with photography by Alexis Maryon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulatu-astatke-vinyl-records\"\u003eMulatu Astatke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Strut\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_europe\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psychedelic\"\u003ePsychedelic\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Zelesenga+Dewel\"\u003eZelesenga Dewel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Kulun\"\u003eKulun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Netsanet\"\u003eNetsanet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Yekermo+Sew\"\u003eYekermo Sew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Chik+Chikka\"\u003eChik Chikka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Motherland\"\u003eMotherland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Mulatu+Astatke+Yekatit\"\u003eYekatit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Strut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42407614414913,"sku":"2452919","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/Mulatu_Astatke_-_Mulatu_Plays_Mulatu_-_2025.webp?v=1773110112"},{"product_id":"mulatu-astatke-the-heliocentrics-inspiration-information-361970","title":"Mulatu Astatke, The Heliocentrics – Inspiration Information (2xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspiration Information is a beautifully judged meeting of worlds. Mulatu Astatke brings the hypnotic rhythmic logic and melodic language of Ethio-jazz, while The Heliocentrics give the record a deep, smoky, slightly psychedelic backing that never feels overbearing or merely retro. What makes it work is the amount of space in the music. Nothing is crowded. The grooves breathe, the arrangements unfold patiently, and the album creates a mood that feels both earthy and transportive. It sounds rooted in tradition but never trapped by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record is especially impressive because it does not play like a polite cross-generational collaboration. It has real pulse, texture and mystery. The Heliocentrics clearly understand that the goal is not to modernise Mulatu Astatke so much as to build a setting where his style can keep evolving naturally. The result is rich but disciplined, full of percussion, vibraphone, brass and shadowy atmosphere, with a quiet confidence running through the whole thing. It is a warm, immersive album that reveals more detail the longer you sit with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Mulatu Astatke’s meeting with The Heliocentrics feels less like a revival exercise than a living extension of his musical language.” – The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The album moves with a deep, unhurried confidence, marrying Ethio-jazz phrasing to grooves that feel both vintage and freshly imagined.” – Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“At its best, Inspiration Information creates a dense but breathable atmosphere, full of rhythm, colour and a kind of nocturnal elegance.” – AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        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