Mulatu Astatke is a pioneering musician and composer, known as the father of Ethio-jazz. Born in Ethiopia, he studied music in London and BThe father of Ethio-Jazz, Mulatu Astatke, is a pioneering musician and composer who has had a profound impact on the Ethiopian music scene and beyond. After studying in London and Boston, he brought his vibraphone and piano back to Ethiopia, creating a cultural bridge between his country and the rest of the world with his unique genre.