Don’t be afraid, Wǒ de péngyǒu! Today we are embarking (woof woof ) on a musical adventure to far-off lands, sailing across continents, gliding through backstreets and great public squares and forests and hillsides…all in just over 30 minutes!

Like how Miles Davis was contemporaneously exploring jazz-rock fusion and rolling improvisations, Cherry’s impetus was world music, blending American jazz improv with inspiration derived from Asian instrumentation and composition.

Press ▶ and let it wash over you.

Afro-Indic-Diasporatic BONUS: