- 24,301 viewsDuration: 4:07Mulatu 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 played in London as part of a farewell show celebrating his remarkable career. Produced and edited by Marta Pausilli Filmed by Marta Pausilli, Jenna Abaakouk and Maher Nakhla Senior Producer: Bruno Ferreira Garcez Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/