Tension

Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke collaborates with Tel Aviv's Hoodna Orchestra on this vibrant seven-track album, blending his signature vibraphone with their brass-driven Afro funk sound. Produced by Dap-Kings' Neal Sugarman, the project captures the chemistry between Astatke's classic Ethio-jazz roots and the orchestra's psychedelic, funk-infused energy. From the rhythmically intense title track to the closing ceremonial march of "Dung Gate," the album showcases masterful solos, intricate arrangements, and a remarkable creative synergy that charts fresh directions in Astatke's legendary career while delivering the Hoodna Orchestra's strongest work to date.