The World Fusion Show
World Talk
The World Fusion Show brings you the leading innovators in World Fusion music with your host, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Derrik Jordan. Produced in Brattleboro, Vermont at BCTV and featuring interviews, video clips and live in the studio playing with some fantastic World Fusion composers and musicians. The World Fusion Show is currently being shown on 99 community TV stations in 26 states. The podcast is being heard in over 50 countries. We debuted the show in July of 2017 and we release a new episode every 2 weeks. The World Fusion Show just won a national award for Best Entertainment and Arts Series 2019 in public access TV. A Worldsoul Records production www.derrikjordan.com Check out the TV version of the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-World-Fusion-Show-109866072979176/videos/?ref=page_internal Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_qGDBJ-IVM28kF68RwM5Q/videos
Location:
United States
Description:
The World Fusion Show brings you the leading innovators in World Fusion music with your host, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Derrik Jordan. Produced in Brattleboro, Vermont at BCTV and featuring interviews, video clips and live in the studio playing with some fantastic World Fusion composers and musicians. The World Fusion Show is currently being shown on 99 community TV stations in 26 states. The podcast is being heard in over 50 countries. We debuted the show in July of 2017 and we release a new episode every 2 weeks. The World Fusion Show just won a national award for Best Entertainment and Arts Series 2019 in public access TV. A Worldsoul Records production www.derrikjordan.com Check out the TV version of the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-World-Fusion-Show-109866072979176/videos/?ref=page_internal Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_qGDBJ-IVM28kF68RwM5Q/videos
Language:
English
Contact:
802 490-0868
Website:
http://derrikjordan.com/
Episodes
Ep #167 with Andy Akiho, composer and steel pan player.
12/8/2023
Episode #167 with Andy Akiho, composer and steel pan player. Andy Akiho is an intense and rhythmically charged composer who is promoting the steel pan in the contemporary Classical world. He has worked in Trinidad, played in Soca bands and has studied composition at many US universities. He works with some of the best musicians in the country. His music is unique, playful and complex. There is a lot going on so dive right in. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: / 1073372107343276 YouTube: Episode #167 with Andy Akiho, compose... podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-167-with-andy-akiho-composer-and-steel-pan-player
Duration:00:29:18
Ep #166 with Kinan Azmeh, clarinetist and composer
11/30/2023
Ep #166 with Kinan Azmeh - clarinetist and composer. Kinan was born and grew up in Syria and moved to the US in college to study music and composition. He has worked with many luminaries around the world including Yo Yo Ma and written for many orchestras and chamber groups. A Worldsoul Records production Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1011335293430243 YouTube: https://youtu.be/LNeJbaL8fvM Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-166-with-kinan-azmeh-clarinetist-and-composer
Duration:00:29:55
Ep # 165 - Jim Matus and Richie Barshay - World Fusion duo
11/10/2023
Ep #165 with Jim Matus and Richie Barshay - World Fusion duo. Jim Matus plays the laoutar - an electric Greek Laouto which is tuned like a mandocello. He has a unique sound on the instrument. Richie Barshay is a multi-percussionist playing tabla, frame drum and other assorted percussion on this episode. This is a live session recorded at BCTV, one of the first we have done in a long time. We recorded 4 videos of live improvisational music which are featured on this episode. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063982602329 YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Ozg8UVLbMs Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-165-jim-matus-and-richie-barshay-world-fusion-duo
Duration:00:27:55
Ep #164 Glen Velez frame drummer and composer
10/27/2023
Ep #164 with Glen Velez, frame drummer and composer. Glen Velez is a master of the frame drum and works with many people including Trio Globo with Howard Levy and Eugene Friesen. He has traveled to Egypt and Morocco to further his studies. His phenomenal technique on the frame drum always serves his expression and deep musicality. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1335267777105295 On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QZXPJh-ue4&t=537s Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-164-glen-velez-frame-drummer-and-composer A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com
Duration:00:28:24
Ep #163 with Olox - Neo-shamanic World fusion
10/13/2023
Ep # 163 with Olox - Neo-Shamanic World Fusion. Olox is a very unusual duo that features Siberian singer Zarina and Armenian-Greek percussionist and singer, Andreas. They had a big breakthrough with an appearance on America’s Got Talent that blew away the audience and judges. Zarina grew up in the Sakha culture where the winters get down to 90 degrees below zero. Spending her youth in nature, imitating birds and animal calls, she also learned the traditional songs of her Sakha culture. Andreas plays percussion, electronics and does deep throat singing that perfectly compliments Zarina’s voice. They wear very striking costumes on stage that have traditional significance. Always something new and different on The World Fusion Show! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1603754943487015 YouTube: https://youtu.be/okFCwxO3gv8 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-97-olox-neo-shamanic-world-fusion
Duration:00:29:45
Ep #162 with Taproots
9/29/2023
Ep #162 with Taproots. Matthew King is the leader of Taproots, a 12 piece World Fusion group from MA. He joins me for the interview and talks about his background and love of rhythmic music from an early age. They combine Latin, funk, reggae and many other styles to create their highly danceable mix. Horns and lots of percussion fill out the sound of this group. Great energy! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1111708609793088 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PQzRDTgt-Uk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-152-with-taproots
Duration:00:29:36
TWFS podcast Ep#161 Palaver Strings
9/15/2023
Ep #161 with Palaver Strings Ep #161 with Palaver Strings. Palaver Stings is a 13 piece String Orchestra based in Portland Maine. Elizabeth Moore, a member of the group, does the interview. They work with many World Music collaborators and have a very successful after school string program in Portland. Some of their many collaborators are featured on this episode including a piece written for them by Kinan Azmeh, a clarinetist and composer from Syria. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/2124324724436814 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/AKA9RYkYQIE Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/twfs-podcast-ep161-palaver-strings
Duration:00:29:39
Ep #160 with Mathieu Borgne - steel pan player and composer
9/1/2023
Ep #160 with Mathieu Borgne, steel pan player and composer Mathieu Borgne lives in Paris, France and plays the steel pan. I discovered him on Facebook when I heard his version of John Coltrane’s Giant Steps and was blown away. That video is included in this episode. He works with a variety of World Fusion groups some of which are also included in this show. He does arrangements for steel pan orchestras and has traveled to Trinidad to play in their festivals and competitions. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/190872677342279 YouTube: https://youtu.be/mZ3WeO8qmpc Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-117... Derrik Jordan Host and Producer of The World Fusion Show National Winner of the Best Entertainment and Arts Series 2019 on Public Access TV
Duration:00:28:37
Ep #159 with Sylvain Leroux - composer and Fula flutist
8/18/2023
Ep #159 with Sylvain Leroux, composer and Fula flutist Sylvain Leroux has been playing the Fula flute, a West African instrument, for many years. For a long time he was the only Fula flutist in North America. He has made many trips to Guinea where he is teaching the Fula flute to children there and helping them connect with their tradition. He created a chromatic version of the flute so he can get all the notes. In this episode he is doing a duet with a West African Fula flute player. The unique style of playing uses vocal sounds and shouting as part of the sound. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/612841760933030 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AxOTSwiSlaE Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-159-with-sylvain-leroux-composer-and-fula-flutist
Duration:00:29:59
Ep #158 Frank London- Klezmatics founder and composer
8/4/2023
Ep #158 with Frank London, Klezmatics founder and composer Frank London is an eclectic composer who works in an extremely wide range of styles but he is mostly famous for his group The Klezmatics, which has been together for decades. This world-touring group's mission is all about fun, ecstasy and irreverence and it shows in their music big time. He is a trumpet player and is very well known in NYC where he lives. This episode features some of his Klezmer music but also a choral work and an excerpt of a recent work called “Ghetto Songs." A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979... YouTube: https://youtu.be/hfxQPsRp0C0 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-105... Derrik Jordan Host and Producer of The World Fusion Show National Winner of the Best Entertainment and Arts Series 2019 on Publ
Duration:00:29:45
Ep #157 - Ruth Mendelson, film composer and multi-instrumentalist.
7/21/2023
Ep #157 with Ruth Mendelson, film composer and multi-instrumentalist. Ruth Mendelson is an award-winning film composer who only works on meaningful empowering films. She has a new film that features Dr. Jane Goodall. Ruth teaches film composing at The Berklee School of Music, has performed for many years with gospel choir One Human Family and tells some great stories about how she got into music at a very early age. She is a true inspiration to all musicians who are driven to follow their passion. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1876815569356636 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ytcvaFoPyUg Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-157-ruth-medelson
Duration:00:29:26
Ep #156 Yehuda Glantz singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
7/7/2023
Ep #156 with Yehuda Glantz, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Yehuda was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has lived for many years in Jerusalem. He is a wonderful songwriter and composer and has a very deep spiritual and uplifting energy in his music. He plays charango, accordion, guitar, piano and sings. In this episode he performs three of his songs with the Israeli Symphony Orchestra. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1968192446913813 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qLieXzBny54 Podcasts on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-156-yehuda-glantz-singer-songwriter-and-multi-instrumentalist A Worldsoul Records Production derrikjordan.com on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qLieXzBny54 Podcasts on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-156-yehuda-glantz-singer-songwriter-and-multi-instrumentalist A Worldsoul Records Production derrikjordan.com
Duration:00:27:47
Ep #155 Cecilia Zabala - Argentinian singer-songwriter and guitarist
6/23/2023
Episode #155 with Cecilia Zabala - Argentinian singer-songwriter and guitarist. She has released 8 CDs and has a strong Brazilian influence in her music. A Worldsoul Records production. derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1302886897319632 YouTube: https://youtu.be/YXwxVWQuFLk Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-155-cecilia-zabala
Duration:00:28:57
Ep #154 Christopher Adler, khaen player and composer
6/9/2023
Ep #154 with Christopher Adler, khaen player and composer Christopher Adler plays an unusual instrument - the khaen - an ancient free-reed mouth organ from Laos and Thailand that is able to create melodies and chords at the same time. He is the foremost player in the US and composes for the instrument and commissions works for chamber music groups to promote the spread of the khaen. The khaen has a long tradition of being used in Southeast Asian folk music but is now being played in more World Fusion settings in Thailand and Laos. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/925726475398352 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/kuwq3GTB_BI Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-154-christopher-adler A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com
Duration:00:29:30
Ep #153 - The World Fusion Show - Sampler #3
5/26/2023
Ep #153 - Our Sampler #3 includes unreleased music by six of our previous guests. Pitz Quattrone, Elsa Nilsson, Pablo DeReyes, Eugene Uman, Mac Ritchey and Eshagh Shaoul perform on a wide variety of instruments in many styles and really show what makes World Fusion great. LIke us on Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube channel, listen to the podcast on iTunes and Soundcloud. Share your favorite episodes with your friends! Let's keep this World Fusion thing going! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/629961755680458 YouTube: https://youtu.be/r4x3gIE5Pks Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-153-the-world-fusioin-show-sampler-3
Duration:00:27:42
Ep #152 with Kevin Nathaniel, mbira player and percussionist
5/12/2023
Kevin Nathaniel is a mbira player and percussionist from NYC. He is the host of AfroRoots Tuesdays, a live show devoted to presenting World Music. His show has been airing since 2013 and he has presented all kinds of music. He works with many musicians - in this episode he plays with Indian musicians and with his group AfricaForest Dance. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=615839740215911 YouTube: https://youtu.be/od0fCYT84F8 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-152-with-kevin-nathaniel-mbira-player-and-percussionist
Duration:00:30:00
Ep #151 with Opium Moon, World Fusion quartet
4/28/2023
Ep #151 with Opium Moon, World Fusion Quartet bring a seamless blend of Middle Eastern and Asian music. They all have solo careers and work in the film industry. For this episode I am interviewing Lili Haydn and Itai who sing and play violin and bass in the group. The other members play santoor and percussion. They recently won a Grammy and have a very spiritual approach to their music. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=549273784021342 YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRZqltW0Bak Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/twfs-podcast-ep-98-opium-moon
Duration:00:29:55
Ep #150 with Fula Bros -World Fusion duo
4/15/2023
Ep #150 - The World Fusion Show brings you Fula Brothers, a duo of kamale ngoni and guitar with Mamadou Sidibe (Mali) and Walter Strauss (US). Mamadou was the inventor of the kamale ngoni and which he develped from the dusngoni, the original hunter’s harp with 6 strings from Mali, which had previously been used only for ceremony. He added more strings (14 now) and in spite of ongoing resistance from the traditionalists, it has become very popular in Mali and throughout West Africa. I have a beautiful one that I play often on The World Fusion Show. It’s one of my favorite instruments. Please share this episode with your friends and help us spread this great music all over the planet! Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/450785129720872 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkdCHYlmX4&t=2s Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/.../ep-115-with-fula-bros-world...
Duration:00:28:34
Ep #149 Mei Han, zheng player and composer
3/31/2023
Ep #149 with Mei Han, zheng player and composer. Mei Han grew up in China during the cultural revolution and her exposure to music was limited to propaganda songs praising Mao and the Communist Party. She started learning the ancient zheng which was considered to be a dying instrument. She directs a Chinese World Fusion Quartet called Red Chamber and has worked with musicians from all over the world. She even does Chinese bluegrass! On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/874407923666372 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/n67v6b7v8nI Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-149-mei-han-zheng-player-and-composer A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com
Duration:00:29:45
Ep #148 with Okaidja Afroso- singer songwriter and percussionist
3/17/2023
Ep #148 with Okaidja Afroso, singer songwriter and percussionist. Okadjia Afroso was born and raised on the coast of Ghana in a fishing village. His music reflects the songs and culture of his people. He plays guitar, sings and also percussion and was a member of the Ghanaian National Dance company. He also worked with legendary percussionist Oboade and toured with his group. Although ifluenced by Ghanaian music he is more interested in creating his own style and borrowing from other African musicians. A Worldsoul Records production derrik jordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/942332810285223 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RYLwm-P78kg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-148-with-okaidja-afroso-singer-songwriter-and-percussionist
Duration:00:29:16