Created by International Award winning Pianist and World Traveler Mike del Ferro, who played with Jazz legends like Toots Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Branford Marsalis and many others Mike is a world-renowned pianist and musical adventurer who has spent his life exploring the globe and immersing himself in different cultures. His passion for music has taken him to over a 100 countries, where he has absorbed the local sounds and incorporated them into his own unique style. Wit ...
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21: Strings of the Desert: The Musical Journey of Kamal Musallam
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In this episode, I dive into the world of Kamal Musallam, a pioneering Ud player who seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Middle Eastern sounds with the innovative energy of jazz, rock, and beyond. He collaborated with Billy Cobham and many other jazz greats. Join me as Kamal shares his journey from his early influences to his unique fusion sty…
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20 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks - Gabriel Grossi from Brazil
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I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots Thielemans - I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how t…
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19 Why you only need a 1000 true Fans to make a living. (Kevin Kelly)
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(I also uploaded this Episode on my "Self management for Musicians" Podcast, but I think this is interesting for everybody to listen to.) I am talking to Philippe Lemm, a great Dutch drummer who lives in New York, and who has a great course for Musicians: "How to book a Tour". In this Episode we talk about the great Concept of "a 1000 true Fans" , …
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18 Lauren Kinhan - New York Voices who collaborated with Bobby McFerrin and many others.
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In this Episode I am talking to Lauren Kinhan. Lauren is a fantastic, versatile vocalist and songwriter from New York, who has been part of the iconic Vocal group the New York Voices for almost 30 years. She also collaborated with Bobby Mc.Ferrin, Ornette Coleman and countless other world class musicians. We met in Miami earlier this year when I pe…
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17 Mike Boddé, famous Dutch Comedian and Pianist.
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In this episode I am talking to Mike Boddé. Mike is a very famous TV personality in the Netherlands, both as a Comedian and as a Pianist. Every week he conducts a live Music show on National Dutch TV which became very popular, Mike and myself have a Piano duo (we also recorded an album which you can find on all digital platforms) and we became good…
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16 Iconic drummer Bruno Castellucci who played with Toots Thielemans for 43 years.
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I am talking in Brussels with my buddy, the legendary drummer Bruno Castellucci, who played and recorded with legends like Toots Thielemans (for 43 years!), Clark Terry , Chaka Kahn, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius, Dianne Reeves, Airto Moreira….the list goes on and on. Bruno shares some fantastic stories about the legends mentioned above…
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15 Talking with best-selling author David Allen about "Getting Things Done"
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In this enlightening episode I sit down with David Allen, the pioneer behind the groundbreaking productivity method, "Getting Things Done" (GTD). David takes us deep into the principles of GTD, sharing how anyone can achieve clarity and focus by capturing their tasks and ideas, and then organizing them into actionable steps. Whether you're a season…
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14: What if No One is Listening to your Music....sitting with Jimi W.
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100 Thousands of Musicians check their Spotify or Apple Music Streams / YouTube Views / Instagram likes all the time and painfully notice that there are no or hardly any listeners, views or likes. Jimi W. is a Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Producer from the US. I stumbled upon a great video he posted on his YouTube Channel ( Sitting with Jimi) …
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13: A great Saxophonist at the end of the World.
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In this Episode I meet the Norwegian Saxophonist Ola Asdahl Rokkones, who is from one the most Northern Cities on earth: Tromsø in Northern Norway, a 10 hour drive north of the arctic circle. Ola invited me many times to play in this stunningly beautiful part of the world, the coldest place I’ve ever been to. We also recorded an album: the Autumn S…
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12 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks: Hendrik Meurkens from New York
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I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots Thielemans - I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how t…
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11 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks: Pablo Fagundes from Brazil
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I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots- I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how they find the…
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10 An Ultimate Outdoor Concert Experience: The Succes Story Behind Sebastian Netta's Portable Stage
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Join host Mike del Ferro in a captivating conversation with drummer and Entrepeneur Sebastian Netta. Sebastian shares his story about his very successful portable stage which he designed for outdoor live performances in nature, offering the audience a unique musical experience. Website: https://www.wuw-konzerte.de Send me a text message with your q…
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#9 Mike's travels to Australia, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. With Sebastian Netta.
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In this Episode I am being interviewed by my long time buddy, Sebastian Netta from Münster, Germany. We talk about my travels to Australia, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and some other countries as well. We will record more episodes in the near future. Sebastian Netta is a fantastic Drummer, Composer and Musical Entrepreneur. There will be another epis…
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#8 From Amsterdam to Rio: Dutch Singer Femke Smit, a welcome guest in the Brazilian Samba World.
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In this Episode I sat down with the extraordinary Dutch singer Femke Smit, well known in the Samba / Brazilian Music World in Brazil. You'll discover the captivating narrative of Femke Smit's life, tracing her path from the picturesque canals of Holland to the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the rhythms of Samba reign supreme. Born with a …
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#7 Mike talks about his World Travels and Career, interviewed by Angelique van Os.
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In this episode I am being interviewd by Angelique van Os. Angelique is a Dutch music journalist and founder of the online travel platform: Pure Off the Road, together with the amazing Photographer Henk Bothof. The pictures on their website are stunning and what we all have in common is our love for music and traveling the world. In this episode we…
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#6 Musical Travel Stories: Myanmar (Burma) Mike del Ferro & Deborah J.Carter.
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In this gripping episode, join Deborah J. Carter and Mike del Ferro as they recount their extraordinary journey to the heart of Myanmar (Burma) in pursuit of the enchanting world of traditional music. Little did they know that their musical odyssey would quickly transform into an unexpectedly intense and almost traumatic experience. Immerse yoursel…
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4 Stage Fright No More: Simple Advice to Conquer Your Fear
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Occasionally I will post some Episodes on this Podcast about Mental stuff most Musicians deal with. Everything I talk about in these kind of episodes I experienced myself. This Episode might sound a bit simplistic, but I am telling you, if you follow up on this advice you will feel much better on stage! Send me a text message with your questions, c…
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#3 Interview with Mike del Ferro about his latest solo Piano recordings.
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Step into the enchanting world of music as acclaimed Jazz pianist and composer, Mike del Ferro, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his latest solo piano recording for the high end audio label "Sound Liaison" . In this captivating episode, join our host as they dive deep into the artistic process, inspirations, and personal anecdotes that …
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#2 Brazilian Master Drummer Marcio Bahia.
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Join Mike as he sits down with legendary Brazilian master drummer Marcio Bahia in Belo Horizonte., Brazil . With over 40 years of experience playing with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music, including the one and only Hermeto Pascoal, Bahia has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. From the evolution of Brazilian music to the intr…
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#1 Travel Tips for Musicians with Deborah J. Carter
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Mike talks with the fantastic Jazz Vocalist Deborah J.Carter. Deborah is originally from the US and has been living in the Netherlands for many years. "Travel Tips for Musicians" is a must-listen podcast for any musician who's about to hit the road. This podcast is packed with practical advice, insider tips, and personal anecdotes that will help yo…
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