Black Jesus Experience are a nine piece Ethio-jazz band based in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2009 they have been best known for collaborations with Mulatu Astatke as well as a growing discography of independent work. Black Jesus Experience blend traditional Ethiopian music with hip-hop and funk. In June 2009 they appeared on a segment of Sunday Arts, which was broadcast nationally by ABC-TV. They are winners of The Age's "Best Tour 2010" award for their Australian tour with Astatke.