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An underground jazz fusion artist.
Artist, composer and trumpeter Volker Goetze arrived in New York 22 years ago. His contributions to the art world and city are multifaceted. He recently produced New York City's first Sound Sculpture Walk (Sonic Gates), toured the globe for over 14 years with his transcultural African-Harp and trumpet duo with griot and kora virtuoso Ablaye Cissoko, released multiple jazz albums including large ensembles and orchestral while also creating feature documentaries - uplifting and inspiring communities and fans.
Volker Goetze creates a unique blend of jazz fusion and world music, prominently featuring his trumpet alongside West African instruments like the kora, as heard in his collaborations with Ablaye Cissoko.
Volker Goetze is recognized for his transcultural musical projects, including his long-standing duo with kora virtuoso Ablaye Cissoko, his diverse jazz albums, and his work as a filmmaker and creator of public art installations like New York City's Sonic Gates sound sculpture walk.
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