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Magbana by Michael Markus

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.

Tracklist
1.Magbana8:48
2.Forest Music (Bao)3:54
3.Soko3:26
4.Maraka Stew2:48
5.Kawa7:54
6.The Northeast3:35
7.Soli-Mendiani4:09
8.Ode To the Baga (Sorsonet)6:39
9.Slap, Tone, Bass1:55
10.The Bone3:38
11.Konde/Sankranba Dundun/ Demosoni "Tutu" Kelen9:35
12.Magbana Original5:31
13.Africa is Big...0:07
Credits
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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