Magbana, by Michael Markus

Magbana

by Michael Markus

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1.	Magbana 08:48	buy track
2.	Forest Music (Bao) 03:54	buy track
3.	Soko 03:25	buy track
4.	Maraka Stew 02:48	buy track
5.	Kawa 07:54	buy track
6.	The Northeast 03:34	buy track
7.	Soli-Mendiani 04:08	buy track
8.	Ode To the Baga (Sorsonet) 06:38	buy track
9.	Slap, Tone, Bass 01:55	buy track
10.	The Bone 03:37	buy track
11.	Konde/Sankranba Dundun/ Demosoni "Tutu" Kelen 09:34	buy track
12.	Magbana Original 05:30	buy track
13.	Africa is Big... 00:06	buy track

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Michael Markus’s “Magbana” features a collection of intricately arranged, high-energy, original songs, arranged for his company Magbana Drum and Dance NYC. Steeped in West African percussion, this is a must have for all drummers!

Magbana features a mix of drummers, including special guests from Guinea, West Africa, including M’bemba Bangoura, Laurent Camara, Famaro Dioubate and Mmah Doumbouya.

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released August 31, 2015

Produced by Michael Markus and Andy Tommasi in NYC 2004.

All pieces arranged by Michael Markus, except #4 and #6 arranged by Scott Kettner
Special Guests:

M’bemba Bangoura - Djembe – Track #11
Laurent Camara - Djembe – Track #11
Famaro Dioubate - Balaphones – Track #8
Mmah Doumbouya Lyrics/Vocals – Track #12
Brian Glashow Songba – Tracks #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11
Peter Fand - Koras and Bass – Track #12
Sylvan Leroux Flutes – Track #5
Andy Tommasi - Guitars – Tracks #4, 10, 12

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