Mulatu Astatke / The Heliocentrics -Inspiration Information 3 -STRUT / INDIGO LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Masenqo

1.2 Cha Cha

1.3 Mulatu

1.4 Addis Black Widow

1.5 Fire in the Zoo

1.6 Dewel

1.7 Blue Nile

2.1 Esketa Dance

2.2 Chik Chikka

2.3 Live from Tigre Lounge

2.4 Chinese New Year

2.5 Epic Story, An

2.6 Phantom of the Panther

2.7 Anglo Ethio Suite

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Inspiration Information 3 by Mulatu Astatke, released 10 March 2011. This version of Inspiration Information 3 comes as a 2xLP. The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. Another vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -

The third in STRUT's Inspiration Information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of Africa's greatest and most innovative bandleaders, MULATU ASTATKE, with the next level musicianship of THE HELIOCENTRICS collective from the mighty roster of STONES THROW / NOW AGAIN. Known primarily through the successful 'Ethiopiques' album series and the film soundtrack to JIM JARMUSCH's 'Broken Flowers', Mulatu Astatke is one of Ethiopia's foremost musical ambassadors. His selfstyled Ethio-jazz sound flourished during the "Swinging Addis" era of the late '60s as he successfully fused Western jazz and funk with traditional Ethiopian folk melodies. The Heliocentrics have become known as one of the UK's foremost free-thinking collectives of musicians, inspired by a wide palette covering SUN RA, JAMES BROWN, DAVID AXELROD and all manner of psych, Afro and Eastern sounds. The collective have featured on records by MADLIB and DJ SHADOW and are now a fixture within the Stones Throw / Now Again roster, they forged their own genre-breaking directions in the astral analogue groove on their 2007 debut album, 'Out There'.

All sessions produced, engineered and mixed at Quatermass Studios, London. Recorded at Quatermass Studios London, 8th - 14th September 2008. Mastered at Electric Mastering. Collaboration originated at Broad Casting, Cargo, London, April 2008, supported by Red Bull Music Academy / RBMA Radio. Strut is part of the !K7 label group Made in Germany ? 2009 Strut © 2009 Strut Text from the sticker on the front cover: "Groundbreaking Ethiopian bandleader Mulatu Astatke forges a new Ethio-jazz hybrid with The Heliocentrics (Now Again / Stones Throw Records). A brand new studio collaboration and the third in Strut's Inspiration Information series." Runouts are stamped, except for "ELECTRIC MANDY PARNELL" on side A, which is etched. Repressed in 2019.

"Inspiration Information 3" is a remarkable LP collaboration between the legendary Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke and the innovative British collective The Heliocentrics, released by Strut / Indigo. This album fuses traditional Ethiopian sounds with contemporary jazz, funk, and psychedelic influences, creating a unique sonic landscape that has captivated listeners worldwide. Mulatu Astatke, often hailed as the father of Ethio-jazz, has enjoyed international acclaim for his pioneering work blending African rhythms with Western musical styles. The Heliocentrics are known for their genre-defying approach and have worked with numerous influential artists across the globe. Strut / Indigo is renowned for its high-quality releases in world music, funk, soul, and rare grooves?dedicated to unearthing hidden gems and presenting them to new audiences with exceptional sound quality.

Producer:

Malcolm Catto

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Manufacturer No.:

05105781

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