Andrés Coll’s Eclectic Global Fusion on Odyssey

Andrés Coll Odyssey – Sunbird (Balaio Records, 2024)

The Andrés Coll Odyssey unites a diverse group of musicians who seamlessly mix their various folk musical traditions music with avant-garde influences and free improvisation. Their performance on Sunbird is characterized by a joyful, dynamic, and inclusive spirit, offering a profound and liberating musical experience accessible to audiences of all backgrounds and settings.

By intertwining traditional folklore with jazz and cutting-edge innovation, the ensemble creates vibrant, energetic, and original music that transcends conventional boundaries, fostering a deep connection between body and soul. The group’s exploration delves into the roots of various musical traditions, uncovering the essence of a primordial music that represents humanity’s original language.

Band Members: Andrés Coll (Spain) on electric marimba and castanets; Majid Bekkas (Morocco) on guembri, kalimba, and vocals; Mateusz Smoczyński (Poland) on violin and baritone violin; and Ramón López (Spain) on drums and tabla.