Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wild Card Wednesday! - Mulatu Astatke
Have you seen the movie Broken Flowers? If not I highly recommend it, if so you'll probably recognize this tune. This song was featured on the "mix tape" that Bill Murray's character (Don) received from Winston for his road trip. If you're unfamiliar with the flick here's a quick synopsis:
The resolutely single Don Johnston has just been dumped by his latest lover, Sherry. Don resigns himself to being alone yet again and left to his own devices. Instead, he is compelled to reflect on his past when he receives by mail a mysterious pink letter. It is from an anonymous former lover and informs him that he has a 19-year-old son who may now be looking for his father. Don is urged to investigate this "mystery" by his closest friend and neighbor, Winston, an amateur sleuth and family man. Hesitant to travel at all, Don nonetheless embarks on a cross-country trek in search of clues from four former flames. Unannounced visits to each of these unique women hold new surprises for Don as he haphazardly confronts both his past and, consequently, his present.
Anyways I don't know too much about this artist (only that he's from Ethiopia and he plays jazz) but I guarantee you'll be humming this tune after a few listens. Enjoy.
Yekermo Sew
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