Ethio-jazz

Ethio-jazz is an evocative fusion genre, blending traditional Ethiopian music scales and rhythms with the improvisational elements of jazz. Developed during the 1960s and 1970s under the influential guidance of Mulatu Astatke, this genre marries the pentatonic scales and modal sounds of Ethiopian folk with funk beats, soul, and jazz harmonies. Instruments like the masinko and the krar provide an authentic Ethiopian sound, while horns, keyboards, and guitars infuse a broader musical conversation. Ethio-jazz is known for its ethereal grooves and captivating melancholy, often accompanied by a lively brass section that resonates with a deep cultural heritage. The genre's raw and passionate energy manifests in its haunting melodies, which reflect Ethiopia’s rich musical legacy reimagined through a cosmopolitan lens.

Latest Ethio-jazz Release
undefined album image
Other Worlds And Habitats
Album - 8 Tracks - Released July 11, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Mulatu Astatke
Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru
Hailu Mergia
Dahlak Band
Akalé Wubé
Girma Bèyènè
Top Playlists
World Music 🌍 6 Ethio-jazz artists
Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 2 Ethio-jazz artists
The Sound of Oromo Pop 2 Ethio-jazz artists
The Sound of Mezmur 2 Ethio-jazz artists
The Sound of Swiss Reggae 1 Ethio-jazz artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 31 Ethio-jazz artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 299 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Ethio-jazz artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. July 11, 2025
  2. June 13
  3. May 23
  4. May 2
  5. April 11
  6. March 31
  7. March 26
  8. March 7
  9. March 7
  10. February 7
  11. January 13
  12. December 6, 2024
  13. November 8
  14. November 8
  15. November 8
  16. November 1
  17. October 22
  18. October 22
  19. October 18
  20. October 18
  21. October 18
  22. October 15
  23. October 13
  24. October 11
  25. October 9
  26. October 9
  27. October 5
  28. October 5
  29. September 25
  30. September 25
  31. September 20
  32. September 13
  33. September 6
  34. September 4
  35. September 4
  36. August 30
  37. August 30
  38. August 30
  39. August 30
  40. August 23