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 #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...
Duration:00:29:16
Ep #147 with Issa Ndour, Fulani Flute player
3/3/2023
Ep #147 with Issa Ndour, Fulani flute player. Issa Ndour plays the traditional Fulani flute which combines flute tones with vocal shrieks and singing to create an ear-catching musical dialogue. He is from Senegal where this flute style is popular. He works with his group Noudoumbelane which includes kora, sax, bass and drums. This episode was shot in Senegal at Sobobade and is guest hosted by Tony Vacca. A Worldsoul Records production www.derrikjordan.com Facebook:...
Duration:00:25:30
Ep #146 Yulia Musayelyan, flutist and composer
2/17/2023
Ep #146 with Yulia Musayelyan, flutist and composer. Yulia Musayelyan grew up in Russia and started playing classical music at a very early age. She has been deeply influenced by the music of Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil and teaches at Berklee in Boston. She has a beautiful sound and is a very adept improviser. The World Fusion Show brings you interviews, video clips and live in the studio performances with the leading innovators in World Fusion music. On Facebook:...
Duration:00:27:11
Ep #145 with Mal Maiz - Latin World Fusion band
2/3/2023
Ep #145 with Mal Maiz - Latin World Fusion band. Maiz Vargas is the founder of Mal Maiz, a Latin World Fusion band from Burlington VT. Maiz grew up in Costa Rica and started performing at an early age with his musical family. He is a bass player, singer, songwriter and percussionist. He tries to bring his Costa Rican culture to people through his lyrics into the songs. A Worldsoul Records production Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=775084524178044 YouTube:...
Duration:00:29:32
Ep #144 with John Sheldon - guitarist and singer songwriter
1/20/2023
Ep #144 with John Sheldon, guitarist and singer-songwriter. John Sheldon was childhood friends with James Taylor and played guitar with Van Morrison. He has created a very successful one man show called The Red Guitar about his musical journey. He recently went to Standing Rock to support the Lakota in their communal prayer to stop the pipeline. He has a deep and beautiful sound on his guitar. A Worldsoul Records production www.derrikjordan.com Facebook:...
Duration:00:29:47
Ep #143 with Stefanie Sylla - composer, violinist and singer
12/30/2022
Ep #143 with Stefanie Sylla, composer, violinist, singer and visionary musician. Born in Germany, Stefanie has traveled to India and Senegal to experience a deeper connection with the music of other cultures. Tony Vacca is our guest host for this one - the first in a series of on location shows shot in Senegal in Jan 2018. Video and sound recorded by Craig Norton. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=615301233697444 YouTube:...
Duration:00:28:43
Ep #142 Pablo DeReyes - singer songwriter and composer
12/16/2022
Ep #142 with Pablo DeReyes, singer-songwriter and guitarist. This week on The World Fusion Show we feature Pablo DeReyes who was born in Mexico and grew up in Brazil. He writes stunningly beautiful songs and has a very unique style. He is a visionary artist with a poetic sensibility and we had a great time playing together. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/529060749245203 YouTube: https://youtu.be/wZOQU7_6m3U...
Duration:00:28:27
Ep #141 Loire Cotler - rhythm vocalist and composer
12/2/2022
Ep #141 with Loire Cotler, rhythm vocalist. Loire Cotler has a unique way of singing that draws on the ancient Konokol tradition of Indian vocalization that is used in the training of percussionists. She also combines that style with many other influences creating a true World Fusion of sound. She has a degree in Music Therapy and works with film composer Hans Zimmer. Her new CD “18 Wings” is a re-imagining of jazz standards and is a collaboration with World Fusion trailblazers Trio Globo...
Duration:00:29:03
Ep #140 with Randy Armstrong - composer and multi-instrumentalist
11/18/2022
Ep #140 with Randy Armstrong - composer and multi-instrumentalist Randy Armstrong is a long time member of the World Fusion tribe. He began his journey in the 70’s with Do'a which also included Ken LaRoche. They were one of the very first World Fusion groups. He is a multi-instrumentalist and plays guitar, sitar, djembe, mbira, flute and many more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1826828624323506 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5A89tCAF9As Soundcloud:...
Duration:00:29:40
Ep #139 with Annette Philip - singer, pianist, composer
11/4/2022
Ep #119 with Annette Philip, singer, pianist and composer Annette Philip was born in India and grew up in Singapore and India, eventually moving to the US. She discovered harmony at an early age and has gone on to work with celebrated composer A.R. Rahman, which was her dream as a child. She is the founder and director of the Berklee Indian Ensemble in Boston and one of their pieces is included in this episode. She is attracted to working with large groups of musicians but also has a duo...
Duration:00:29:59
Ep #138 with Moonlight and Morningstar - singer-songwriters
10/21/2022
Ep #138 with Moonlight and Morningstar, singer-songwriters. Moonlight Davis and Morningstar Chenven spread their messages of love and harmony through their visionary songs. Moonlight is one of the finest gospel and R&B singers I have ever worked with. They are environmental activists and even wrote a song that helped stop the pipeline going through Massachusetts. You will love this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/294725657911045 YouTube:...
Duration:00:27:53
#137 - Derrik Jordan's CD "Hanyaks" - Appalachian
10/10/2022
Ep #137 with Derrik Jordan's CD "Hanyaks" which features his original Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cajun and Americana tunes. He is playing most of the instruments and is joined for a few of them by banjo player Bruce Stockwell and pedal steel player Barry Hyman. A Worldsoul Records production Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/3279914108933370 YouTube: https://youtu.be/NHzFa4FWBl0 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/137-derrik-jordans-cd-hanyaks-appalachian
Duration:00:24:26
Ep #136 Dave Kobenski - multi-instrumentalist and artist
9/23/2022
Ep #136 with Dave Kobrenski - multi-instrumentalist and artist Dave Kobrenski is a musician, artist, writer and multi-instrumentalist from New Hampshire. He plays Fula flute, kamale ngoni and djembe and spent many years making trips to West Africa to study the music and culture of the region. He also makes beautiful Fula flutes that he sells on his website. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/2066772093512103 YouTube:...
Ep #135 with Mike Rivard, sintir player and composer
9/9/2022
Ep #135 with Mike Rivard, sintir player and composer Mike Rivard has had a long career in World Music playing the sintir, a bass lute from Morocco. He also plays the bass and works with some great players like John Medeski. He is very influenced by the Gnawa music of Morocco which uses the sintir as its primary instrument. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979... YouTube: https://youtu.be/J7YLN6TDWJM Soundcloud:...
Duration:00:29:50
Ep #134 with Ian Ethan Case - composer and multi-neck guitarist
8/31/2022
Ep #134 with Ian Ethan Case, composer and multi-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case is a multi-neck guitarist and composer who plays with a unique technique of strumming and tapping. He works with some fantastic musicians who are featured on this episode. He thinks of himself as a “transparent window” and the music he writes comes through him quite effortlessly. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979... YouTube: https://youtu.be/RNYVubykGPQ...
Duration:00:28:42
Ep #133 with Sultans Of String, World Fusion 4tet
8/12/2022
Episode #133 with The Sultans Of String. I interview Chris McKhool who is the violinist for the group, based in the Toronto area. They are working with a wide variety of refugee musicians and present them to the world via their latest CDs and their TV show they created during the pandemic called “Backstage.” Wonderful music and a very inclusive concept representing world culture. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook:...
Duration:00:29:47
Ep #132 with Ruben Monteiro, composer and multi-instrumentalist
7/29/2022
Ep #132 with Ruben Monteiro, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Ruben Monteiro lives in Portugal and is a life-long composer. He plays hurdy-gurdy, saz, rebab and oud. His World Fusion inspiration comes from many cultures and he blends them with progressive rock. He got interested in these ancient instruments by studying archeology and the cultures that had come through Portugal. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook:...
Duration:00:29:52
Ep #131 with Gharana Fusion, Indian World Fusion Trio
7/15/2022
Ep #131 with Gharana Fusion, Indian World Fusion trio. Gharana Fusion are based in Calcutta, India but have brought their music all over the world. They are a trio of electric guitar, bansuri flute and percussion. I am joined by their guitarist Susnata Har for the interview. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979176/videos/1065694820996806 YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Pkev7x6EuQ Soundcloud:...
Duration:00:29:47
Ep #130 = Steve Shehan - composer, multi-instrumentalist and percussionist - part 3
7/1/2022
Ep #130 with Steve Shehan, composer, multi-instrumentalist and percussionist - Part 3. We continue our interview with Steve Shehan where he talks about another magical encounter in the desert in Algeria. Also his work with Paul Simon and many other musical luminaries. Lots of his music is included of course. A wonderful musician and an extraordinarily generous spirit! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979176/videos/803236270668177...
Duration:00:29:43
Ep #129 - Steve Shehan, composer and multi-instrumentalist - part 2
6/17/2022
Ep #129 with Steve Shehan, composer and multi-instrumentalist - Part 2 Steve Shehan is an eclectic composer in World Fusion music and has traveled to many places on the planet to learn about global music on a deep level. He became a pilot to be able to travel to these places and brought medical supplies and bought instruments to bring home. He has been in high demand as a percussionist with people like Paul Simon, Paco de Lucia and John McLaughlin and many more. He plays percussion and hang...
Duration:00:29:59