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African Jazz Village
Ethio-jazz club of Mulatu Astatke inside Ghion Hotel, near Meskel Square
- Area
- Meskel Square
African Jazz Village is the Ethio-jazz club of Mulatu Astatke inside Ghion Hotel near Meskel Square. BGI Ethiopia renovated it in 2021.
Good for
- Live music
- Visitors
- Started by Mulatu Astatke, the creator of Ethio-jazz
- Inside Ghion Hotel, near Meskel Square
- Live Ethio-jazz bands
- Renovated by BGI Ethiopia in 2021
Facilities
- Live music
- Parking
African Jazz Village is a jazz club inside Ghion Hotel, on Ras Desta Damtew Street near Meskel Square. Mulatu Astatke started it. He is the musician who created Ethio-jazz.
Music
The club presents Ethio-jazz with live bands. In 2015 Mulatu Astatke played there on Saturday, on timbales, congas and vibraphone. The club also ran the East African Fusion project, which brought bands from Tanzania and other countries to play with Ethiopian musicians. In 2022 the ASLI band played there every Thursday, with the saxophonist Jorga Mesfin and the keyboard player Tewodros Mekonnen.
History
BGI Ethiopia, the brewer, renovated the club. It gave the venue back to Mulatu Astatke on 3 July 2021.
Getting there
Ghion Hotel is by the stadium, a short distance from Meskel Square. The hotel stands in large gardens and has a car park.
Good to know
The club does not publish a programme, show times or a cover charge. Call +251 91 189 7438 before you go, to check which nights have music. Ghion Hotel also has three bars: Unity Bar, Tikule Bar and Swimming Bar.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is African Jazz Village?
It is inside Ghion Hotel, on Ras Desta Damtew Street near Meskel Square.
Who started African Jazz Village?
Mulatu Astatke, the musician who created Ethio-jazz, started the club.
Which nights have live music at African Jazz Village?
The club does not publish a programme. Call +251 91 189 7438 to check before you go.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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