B. Michael Williams
B. Michael Williams (b. 1954) is Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He holds the B.M. degree from Furman University, M.M. from Northwestern University, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Active as a performer and clinician in both symphonic and world music, Williams has performed with the Charlotte (NC) Symphony, Lansing (MI) Symphony, Brevard Music Center Festival Orchestra, and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and has appeared at several Percussive Arts Society International Conventions. He has written ...
Songs
Butsu Mutandari / Iyesa
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Marimba, Percussion, Thumb Piano
Building, Energetic, Upbeat
Nhemamusasa / Afrekete
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Percussion, Thumb Piano
Driving, Upbeat
Baya Wabaya
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Percussion, Shakers, Thumb Piano
Dreamy, Peaceful
Nyamaropa / Mase
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Cowbell, Marimba, Percussion, Rain Stick, Shakers, Thumb Piano
Building, Upbeat
Shumba / Oya
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Shakers, Thumb Piano
Building, Driving, Happy, Upbeat
Kariga Mombe / Obakoso
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Percussion, Rain Stick, Thumb Piano
Dreamy, Happy, Peaceful
Hangaiwa
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Percussion, Shakers, Thumb Piano
Building, Happy, Upbeat
Nyamamusango / Chango
Michael Spiro, B. Michael Williams
Cuba, Zimbabwe
Traditional
Bongo Drums, Flute, Marimba, Percussion, Shakers, Thumb Piano
Building, Happy, Upbeat