Volker Goetze

New Album !!!!!

EROKAMANO — Duo Release by George Odero & Volker Goetze

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“Erokamano means thanks. In the song I’m just saying thank you to the person who mentored me in music and mentioning how the Orutu has made it easy for me to travel the world.” — George Odero

Here’s a little something special: a unique piece featuring the Kenyan one‑string fiddle played by George Odero of the Kenge Kenge Ortu systems, with Volker Goetze on #trumpet & #flugelhron. A beautiful cross‑cultural moment born from tradition, improvisation, and deep gratitude.

This release carries that spirit forward — the Orutu becoming a bridge between generations, continents, and our two musical voices.

From Kenya to New York, this song honors the mentors, the journeys, and the instrument that opened the road.

Special thanks to Jim Anderson and Ulrike for the mix and mastering!

Cover Image created by visual master Joshua Ott (Interval Studios).

#Erokamano #GeorgeOdero #VolkerGoetze #AblayeCissoko #AliBouloSantoCissoko #Orutu #KenyanMusic #LuoCulture #CrossCulturalMusic #WorldMusic #AfricanStrings #TrumpetAndOrutu #KingaSystems #NewMusicRelease #GlobalSound #MusicCollaboration #KenyaToNewYork #TraditionalMeetsModern #InstrumentalMusic #CulturalHeritage #MusicJourneys #SenegalMusic #KoraMasters #JazzAndWorldMusic

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

Volker Goetze

#SessionLive Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko & Volker Goetze

Radio France International Live Performance

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2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

🎶✨ FLAMENKORA & SARGAL LIVE ✨🎶 Benefit concert at Église Bon Secours, Paris — where Amanké Dionti was born.

🗓 Oct 29, 2025 | 🕖 19h 📍 20 Rue Titon, Paris 🎟 20€ | Free for kids

🎺 Volker Goetze 🎤 Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko 🎸 Roberto Monteiro

A fusion of flamenco, jazz & Mandinka soul. All proceeds go to restoring this iconic church.

Come for the music. Stay for the meaning. #Flamenkora #Sargal #ConcertCaritatif #LiveInParis #JazzWorldFusion #BonSecours #GRAMMYConsideration

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

🎪✨ GRAMMY® NOMINATION VOTING ✨🎪 So proud to share that Little Big Top — a project born of deep musical curiosity and friendship between Guy Klucevsek and myself — is up to vote for a GRAMMY®.

Huge thanks to the brilliant Jeanne Velonis, John Kilgore, and Alan Silverman for their masterful contributions. And to Jeff Hudgins and Doug Wieselman — thank you for bringing the music to life with such soul and imagination.

🙏 Rest in peace, Guy Klucevsek. I miss your wisdom, your humor, and your fearless musical spirit. You were a pioneer — reviving the accordion in contemporary composition and redefining its voice in new music. Your collaborations with Kronos Quartet, John Zorn, Dave Douglas, and so many others reshaped the landscape.

Thank you Jana, Max, and the entire Motéma Music team for putting this record out in the best possible way and investing in this timeless gem. Your belief in this music means the world.

This nomination is a tribute to Guy’s legacy and to everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

#GRAMMYs #LittleBigTop #GuyKlucevsek #VolkerGoetze #AccordionRevolution #NewMusic #ContemporaryComposition #KronosQuartet #JohnZorn #DaveDouglas #Gratitude #Legacy #RestInPower #ThankYouGuy #GRAMMYNominee #JeffHudgins #DougWieselman #MotemaMusic #JanaHerzen #MaxHorowitz #TimelessGem

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

✨ GRAMMY® Consideration ✨

Dear friends, fans, and fellow music lovers — I’m honored to share that SARGAL, my latest duo album with the extraordinary Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko, is up for GRAMMY® consideration.

Born from deep musical dialogue between kora and trumpet, SARGAL is a tribute to resilience, cultural memory, and the power of collaboration across continents. If our music has moved you, inspired you, or sparked reflection — we’d be deeply grateful for your support.

Please consider SARGAL in the relevant GRAMMY® categories. Every listen, share, and vote helps amplify the voices and stories behind this project.

With gratitude and rhythm, Volker Goetze

#GRAMMYs #ForYourConsideration #SARGAL #VolkerGoetze #AliBouloSantoCissoko #KoraAndTrumpet #WorldMusic #DecolonialSound #HealingThroughMusic #FYC2025

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

Emily Tata von Flamenkora:

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5 months ago | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

✨ SARGAL is out now! ✨ A deeply expressive and meditative journey for trumpet and kora. The Senegalese master Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko joins jazz trumpeter/producer Volker Goetze, and special guest Mino Cinelu (Miles Davis, Weather Report) on this extraordinary musical expedition.

Get Your copy here 👉sargal.lnk.to/buystream

"This album brilliantly captures the profound unity and harmonious perfection between two cultures—different, yet so complementary." - Bernard Jean, Electric Bamboo

Sargal is the latest installment of collaborations produced by Volker following Sira (2008), Amanké Dionti (2012), Djaliya (2014), and Flamenkora (2023) each create a seamless blend of traditional Mandingo music, jazz improvisation, and global rhythms.

#bétiyata #sargalalbum #AliBouloSantoCissoko #volkergoetze #koramusic #jazzandafrica #worldfusion #relaxingworldmusic #newmusic #NowPlaying #deeplistening #motemamusic #Sargal

6 months ago | [YT] | 0

Volker Goetze

#appleplaylist #flamenkora #kora #flugelhorn #jazz #percussion

#exiting #news Betiyata now playing on #worldwidechill #chill on #applemusic

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7 months ago | [YT] | 2

Volker Goetze

7 months ago | [YT] | 2

Volker Goetze

Thanks to @spotify @spotifyforartists for adding our Betiyata to the State of Jazz playlist! Such an honor to share it with these amazing artists: @joshuaredmanmusic @theocroker @belafleckbanjo

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0