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.
Produced by Bruno Ferreira Garcez
FIlmed by Jenna Abaakouk
Edited by Marta Pausilli
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