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Magbana by Michael Markus
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13 tracks | 61 minutes
Released Jan 2004
on Michael Markus
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 08:48 Magbana lyrics BUY MP3 08:48 Magbana lyrics "GIFT MP3" 08:48 Magbana
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:54 Forest Music/Bao lyrics BUY MP3 03:54 Forest Music/Bao lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:54 Forest Music/Bao
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:25 Soko lyrics BUY MP3 03:25 Soko lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:25 Soko
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:48 Maraka Stew lyrics BUY MP3 02:48 Maraka Stew lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:48 Maraka Stew
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:54 Kawa lyrics BUY MP3 07:54 Kawa lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:54 Kawa
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:34 The Northeast lyrics BUY MP3 03:34 The Northeast lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:34 The Northeast
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:08 Soli-Mendiani lyrics BUY MP3 04:08 Soli-Mendiani lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:08 Soli-Mendiani
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:38 Ode to the Baga/Sorsornet lyrics BUY MP3 06:38 Ode to the Baga/Sorsornet lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:38 Ode to the Baga/Sorsornet
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:55 Slap, Tone, Bass lyrics BUY MP3 01:55 Slap, Tone, Bass lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:55 Slap, Tone, Bass
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:37 The Bone lyrics BUY MP3 03:37 The Bone lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:37 The Bone
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 09:34 Konde/Sankranba Dundun/Demosoni Tutu Kelen lyrics BUY MP3 09:34 Konde/Sankranba Dundun/Demosoni Tutu Kelen lyrics "GIFT MP3" 09:34 Konde/Sankranba Dundun/Demosoni Tutu Kelen
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:30 Magbana Original lyrics BUY MP3 05:30 Magbana Original lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:30 Magbana Original
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 00:06 Africa is Big... lyrics BUY MP3 00:06 Africa is Big... lyrics "GIFT MP3" 00:06 Africa is Big...
A must have for all drummers. Steeped in West Africa percussion, Markus' debut album features a collection of intricately arranged, high-energy, original songs.
Bio / Background
Michael Markus graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance. After graduation, he taught Afro-Cuban drumming while continuing his studies in Kung Fu, African dance, and African drumming at the Agape Institute for Movement Studies in Ithaca, New York with Maurice Haltom. He then moved to New York City where he studied with several masters from Guinea, West Africa including master drummer M'Bemba Bangoura and master dancer Yousouff Koumbassa. Michael travels yearly to Guinea, West Africa to further his knowledge with masters of the national companies Les Ballets Africains de Guinea and Ballet Djoliba. He has taught drum and dance workshops extensively on the East Coast through the Midwest to people of all ages and backgrounds. In January 2004, Michael released his debut CD Magbana. Michael is the Artistic Director of his company, Magbana Drum and Dance NYC.
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