An Album a Day #2026-02
Mulatu Plays Mulatu by Mulatu Astantke
Notes
Earthy and raw. At times unexpected, other times familiar, and often both at the same time. Many instruments I recognize, like vibraphone, marimba, horns, and piano; others I don't and warrant investigation. Some moments, like "Nètsanèt," remind me very much of Medeski Martin & Wood. "Motherland" and "Mulatu" stick out in an album of standouts. The entire record is worth picking apart.
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What is "An Album a Day"?
Each day in 2026, I'm listening to an album that:
- I've never heard before
- Was released in the last six months.
