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Ethio-jazz en · NOUN

Etymology

From Ethio- (“Ethiopian”) + jazz.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A blend of traditional Ethiopian music with jazz.
    • Since the 1960s, the keyboardist, vibraphonist and percussionist Mulatu Astatke has been a prime mover in Ethio-jazz: unmistakably Ethiopian music that also draws on American jazz, Afro-Caribbean music and more. 2025 August 15, Jon Pareles, “10 New Songs You Need to Hear: Khalid, Jay Som, Steve Lacy and More”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 15 Aug 2025: