The World Fusion Show

Love Is its Own Reward is a song I wrote with Stephanie Lewis. I wrote the music, the title and some of the lyrics. I am singing and produced it. Simple and direct to the heart. A Worldsoul Records production

Tug Of War is an old song of mine. I am singing and playing everything. A Worldsoul Records production ©1984 Derrik Jordan

Tears is a song I wrote with Bryant Urban. It's about feeling all the feelings. I am playing everything and singing. ©1988 Derrik Jordan and Bryant Urban A Worldsoul Records production

Take Me All The Way was co-written with Jamie Collins who did the production. I am singing. ©1993 Derrik Jordan and Jamie Collins

This is co-write with Jimmy Bralower who is playing drums and doing production. I am playing bass and guitar. ©1990 Derrik Jordan and Jimmy Bralower

Under The Skin is a positive reggae song. Peter Calabro is playing synth, Mwoli is on drums and Jared Shapiro is on bass. I am singing. A Worldsoul Records production ©1986 Derrik Jordan

The Last Day Of Carnival is a celebration song. "We've got to catch the moment while it's here..." All instruments played and sung by Derrik Jordan. A Worldsoul Records Production ©1988 Derrik Jordan

Ep #182 with Emily Lanxner, steel pan player and composer. Emily lives in Hardwick, VT and is an exceptional steel pan player. She performs a Bach Prelude in this episode along with a song by Cesária Évora. As an environmental activist she uses her music to bring attention to honey bees and the current concern with colony collapse disorder. For the live music we are also joined by Haitian drummer Maestro Renald and play a rousing Rara piece with the Koné horns. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063982602329 YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZBbDDA7rbhA Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-182-emily-lanxner-steel-pan-player-and-composer

Ep #181 with Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion. From the Southwest of the US, Miquel grew up playing guitar from a very early age, accompanying flamenco dance classes and touring with flamenco dance groups. The group includes a cellist, Dianne who is also featured in this interview, a bass player, percussionist and sax player. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063982602329 YouTube: https://youtu.be/e_MA5ohvSac Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-181-miguel-espinoza-flamenco-fusion

Ep #180 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/profile.php?id=100063982602329 On YouTube: •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjCsinyQdEA&t=10s Podcast:

Our Ep #179 - 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/839828941327355 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rn2G29_hj6M Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-179-sampler-3

Ep #178 with Mac Ritchey, composer, oud player and producer. Mac Ritchey plays the oud, a Middle Eastern lute, and writes music that fuses funk, blues, rock as well as Arabic music. He is an excellent improviser and composer. We do a live music piece at the end of the show where he plays the curved didgeridoo that's tons of fun. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063982602329 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaHReq2p45E&t=953s Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/twfs-podcast-ep-33-mac-ritchey-192

Ep #177 with Christiane Karam, singer and composer. Christiane Karam grew up in Lebanon during the war and is a true musical force of nature. She directs a Balkan choir, started a Middle Eastern music festival after 9/11, speaks 4 languages and teaches at the Berklee School Of Music. She is a very expressive and soulful singer and works with some great collaborators. Facebook: / 977416157334906 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i24zXl1uuGg Soundcloud:

Ep #176 with Jamshied Sharifi, composer, orchestrator and keyboardist. Jamshied Sharifi is in great demand as an orchestrator and won an award on Broadway for "The Band's Visit." He is a very expressive keyboardist and uses a breath controller when he plays. He writes original compositions for orchestra and produces music for many other artists. A Worldsoul Records production On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/754156736747992 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/9DSAvtqxTyQ…

Ep #175 The World Fusion Show Sampler #2 The World Fusion Show Sampler #2 featuring six of our previous guests doing live in the studio music, most of which was never aired before today. No interviews. Massamba Diop, superstar from Senegal on tama (with Tony Vacca also on tama), Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets doing his trademark fiery spoken word (also with Tony supporting), Jed Blume on handpan, Jim Matus on laoutar, Emily Lanxner on steel pan joined by Maestro Renald on hand drum and Stephen Katz on cello and shaker. A wide variety of fantastic musicians playing a wide variety of instruments for you to enjoy. A Worldsoul Records production www.derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/930657931865079 YouTube: https://youtu.be/jMz6wvuOA6c Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/twfs-podcast-ep-28-sampler-2-192

Ep #174 with John Hughes, composer and kora player, The kora is a 21 stringed harp that is common throughout West Africa. John builds his own koras employing his background as a sculptor and visual artist. A Worldsoul Records Production. www.derrikjordan.com Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=2265963090403675 Youtube: https://youtu.be/BimqJ0RStJE Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/twfs-podcast-ep-7-john-hughes-192

Ep #173 - with Sweet Plantain, World Fusion String Quartet Sweet Plantain is a dynamic latin-influenced string quartet from NYC but they are quite unusual in that their violinists double on trombone and mandolin. They also bring a wide range of World Music into their performances and original compositions. In this episode we get to hear their arrangement of the classic Brazilian samba “Chega De Saudade” and also some original compositions that feature rap, Swedish fusion and the Cole Porter song "Love For Sale." They have traveled around the world but mostly perform in NYC where they enjoy bringing their music to their communities. Eddie Venegas is my guest who is the violinist/trombonist for the group. A Worldsoul Records Production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/296964706466657 YouTube: • https://youtu.be/v3yrfQCnbgs Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-173-sweet-plantain-world-fusion-string-quartet

Ep #172 with Payton MacDonald, marimba player and composer Payton MacDonald plays the marimba in many ways and with many groups. He uses different preparations to change the sound. He also is deeply into Hindustani music and is a singer of Hindustani music. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1120646992451122 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyCI0SN1qB8 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-172-payton-macdonald-marimba-player-and-composer

Ep #171 with Valerie Naranjo, composer and gyil player Valarie Naranjo is Native-American and grew up in the southwest of the US in a musical family. She plays the gyil, the West African balafon from Ghana. She spent many summers in Ghana with her mentor. She has many pieces for gyil and Ghanaian orchestra some of which are included in this episode. She has been a member of the SNL Band for 29 years. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=825253606284052&set=a.474080504734699 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3tAiOG2aTA Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-171-with-valerie-naranjo-composer-and-gyil-player

Ep #170 with Brian Shankar Adler, percussionist and composer Brian Shankar Adler began his life on an ashram and from a very early age started playing the tabla. He went on to study drum set and jazz in NYC. He is a teacher and composer and does many collaborations with musicians of all kinds. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1136409767348500 YouTube: https://youtu.be/xL42UxwmG1Q Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-170-brian-shankar-adler-percussionist-and-composer

Ep #169 with Barbora Xu. singer, guzheng player and composer Ep #169 with Barbora Xu, singer, guzheng player and composer. Barbora Xu was born in Czechoslavakia and lives in Finland. She studied in China where she discovered the guzheng, a Chinese zither, that reminded her of her Finnish kantale. Her music is inspired by her love of nature. She works by adapting ancient Finnish song lyrics to her contemporary songs. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/337709212380726 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D04EaJubE3g&t=1s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-126-with-barbora-xu-singer-guzheng-player-and-composer

Ep #168 with Mark Allan Stone, Array Mbira player and composer. Mark plays a new and very unusual instrument - the Array Mbira. It is based on the mbira (kalimba) from Zimbabwe and South Africa but it has been expanded to have 120 tines. You can play in any key and modulate keys freely. The instrument was invented by Fred Wesley and is not yet played by many people. Mark also plays marimba, gyil (balafon) and other African percussion instruments. He is deeply inspired by his Ghananian mentor Bernard Woma who played the gyil and one of his pieces is featured on this episode. Mark teaches a World Music class at a college in Michigan. For most of you this will be your first time hearing the Array Mbira. Enjoy! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/594001489530165 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKswj30-k_w Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-168-mark-stone-array-mbira-player-and-composer

Some of you may recall that I began my musical life as a singer-songwriter. I used to have a band Cayenne in the 80's when I moved here and then another one called Spunk with the Stockwell Brothers and Dave Jette. We did lots of my songs including this one "Circle Of Love.". 1987 was the year - a long time ago. Ha! I have been having dreams most every night of my old songs. Last night it was "Circle Of Love" so I thought I would share with FB.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/589015352829391 YouTube: https://youtu.be/sxAUTpqoTI8 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-147-with-issa-ndour-fulani-flute-player

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: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1402626070555164 On YouTube: https://youtu.be/AwvlLIxdSXw Podcast:https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-146-yulia-musayelyan-flutist-and-composer

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: https://youtu.be/8KltMAxg26c Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-145-with-mal-maiz-latin-world-fusion-band

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: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/2241787356058890 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kmS9F2HjY&t=10s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/.../ep-35-with-john-sheldon... The podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts. Please share The World Fusion Show with your friends and help spread World Fusion music far and wide. Like our Facebook page or subscribe on YouTube. Let me know what you think of the show and if there are any musicians you would like me to feature on the show. Thanks!

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: https://youtu.be/GoKWs9GC6e0 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-143-with-stefanie-sylla-composer-violinist-and-singer

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 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-142-pablo-dereyes-singer-songwriter-and-composer

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 (Howard Levy, Eugene Friesen and Glen Velez). A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979... On YouTube: https://youtu.be/eJcviCwubZA Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-91-with-loire-cotler-rhythm-vocalist

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: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-140-with-randy-armstrong-composer-and-multi-instrumentalist A Worldsoul Records production