praise be the algorithmic DJs that brought us Ethiopian Jazz in the 2010s. While there's certainly valid criticism of the payment model of music streaming platforms, I love how many "under-loved in their time" artists are now in the spotlight and appreciated as a result such as Astatke.
His KEXP performance is a fun listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52CZVfiiMpY
and Mulatu Astatke is super alive and fine :) a lovely character, not "just" a great musician
1998 to 2017 :)
(1998) Éthiopiques Volume 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale, 1969–1974, Mulatu Astatke
About Éthiopiques and copyright of Francis Falceto (Buda Musique record company), in an interview with Getatchew Mekurya published by Ethiopian Reporter in January 2012 he says: ''I think that is one of the reasons why Mulatu Astatke despises Frances Falceto. He does not want to see his face. Even if he was able to contribute to the recognition of our music worldwide, on the other hands he used us. He is making tons of money. I do not work with him; I work with other musicians and promoters and I think he is not happy with that fact.''