Mulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated as the godfather of Ethio-jazz—a groundbreaking fusion of traditional Ethiopian music, jazz, Latin rhythms, and funk. Trained in London, New York, and Boston, he became the first African student at Berklee College of Music. His innovative sound gained global recognition through collaborations and appearances in film soundtracks such as *Broken Flowers*. With a career spanning decades, Astatke continues to inspire new generations, bridging cultural boundaries and redefining modern jazz.