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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.

One Reply to “Andrés Coll’s Eclectic Global Fusion on Odyssey”

  1. Thank you for this article Charlie! Really nice!

    We all hope you enjoyed our music 🙂

    Best wishes,
    Andrés Coll

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