Mulatu Astatke 'Mulatu Steps Ahead' Format:CD Nashenas would witness turbulent times

Nashenas would witness turbulent times as Afghanistan found itself caught up in the Cold War and the early ‘90s civil war until it became too dangerous to stay in the country

dusting off ‘80s vintage synthesizers and early drum machines for the first time

using the name ‘Nashenas’ (meaning ‘unknown’) for the first time

the album effortlessly moves through different voices from the band’s circle

the celebrated 'Space Is The Place' and 'Discipline 27-11' which would remain its rather mysterious occult twin

Mulatu Astatke 'Mulatu Steps Ahead' Format:CD Nashenas would witness turbulent times"The veteran Ethiopian bandleader works with Heliocentrics and Boston's Either Orchestra to craft a loose and improvisational winner." (Pitchfork)