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About Michael
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Michael Pluznick is a studio musician and recording arts specialist.
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to learn about him. You can also see his bio in
list format or just hear the
long version.
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You Can Now Buy Michael's "Learn To Play Shekere" DVD Online
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This DVD introduces the basics of the shekere. In case you're not familiar, a shekere is an instrument shaped from a dry hollow gourd with a beaded-net wrapped around it. The shekere is an exceptionally versatile instrument for its simplicity, and great fun to play.
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New West African Drum and Dance Music Recordings
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In addition to the
music of Michael's
you will find on this site, there are some
newly-released field recordings
from Africa. All of Michael's profits from these albums will go directly to the tribes in Africa that created and performed the music.
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Les Percussions Malinke
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Les Percussions Malinke
is a culturally diverse, vibrant and creatively-inspired percussion ensemble based on traditional Malinke rhythms, songs and dances from West Africa. Under the leadership of master drummer
Bolokada Conde, formerly of Les Percusisons de Guinea, the group is composed of a variety of accomplished, talented and charismatic musicians and dancers. Some are originally from West Africa, while the others have studied and played the traditional music for many years. Some of the members have traveled to Africa to learn from the source.
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Look At Images From Michael's Life, Performances and Travels
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Images are regularly updated.
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to see what's new.
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Copyright 2006 Michael Pluznick
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Check out videos from Brazil, Guinea, Mali and Cuba.