Derrik Jordan
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Perpetual War Perpetual War
Natural History - my world fusion trio has played together for 41 years also does some spoken word/political raps thanks to the brilliant and comedic/deadly serious words of King Happy (aka Barry Hyman). With Jared Shapiro on cello and me on djembe
Attaque Espana Attaque Espana
A song featuring the flamenco guitar of Billy "Blanco" White and the violin of Derrik Jordan. Please contact hilljoy@sover.net for info on licensing
Afghan Spring Afghan Spring
Billy "Blanco" White plays the oud and dumbek. Derrik Jordan plays electric violin and percussion. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Tiger Lily Tiger Lily
The style is Chinese contemporary featuring Erik Lawrence on the flute. I am playing everything else including the bonang (Indonesian nipple gongs) and electric wah wah guitar. Please contact hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Spark And Smoke Spark And Smoke
Yehuda Glantz is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Argentina and living in Jerusalem. This track features his brilliant and sultry accordion. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Aliwu Mix Aliwu Mix
A three way conversation between Helen Helu on vocals, Barou Sall on hoddu and me on the 5 string electric violin. I recorded Barou in Senegal and added Helen when I returned to Vermont. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing
Zimba Tabla Zimba Tabla
Featuring Forward Kwenda from Zimbabwe on mbira. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Say the Word Say the Word
A samba in the classic Brazilian style. Erik Lawrence is playing sax and I'm singing and playing everything else. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Bhangra Bliss Bhangra Bliss
A Bhangra style (Punjabi) Indian party music song featuring sitar, violin, flute and percussion. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Everything Is Possible Everything Is Possible
A collaboration between Bideew Bou Bess (Moctar, Beydi and Ibrahima Sall) and myself. They are three brothers and a very popular group in Senegal and sing beautiful three part harmony. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net
Fulani Bounce Fulani Bounce
Featuring Senegalese musicians Saraba on Fula flute, Massamba Diop on tama, Beydi Sall on calabash and Barou Sall on hoddu. Recorded in Senegal Jan 2013. Please contact Derrik Jordan at hilljoy@sover.net for licensing.
Prisoner Prisoner
A tribute song to the late great Fela Kuti of Nigeria written in his style. Performed by Simba on their self-titled CD. Fela was the master of the riff, a great inspiration to James Brown and many others.
