Michael Spiro
Known for his work in the Latin music field, Michael Spiro is an internationally recognized percussionist, educator and recording artist. Michael is a ten-time Grammy nominee, and has produced seminal recordings in the Latin music genre such as “Canto América”, “BataKetu”, “BataMbira”, “Mark Levine and the Latin Tinge”, and “Grupo Ilu-Aña”. His performing and recording credits cover an array of internationally known artists: from such pop artists as David Byrne, Carlos Santana, and Charlie Watts, to Latin music icons Eddie Palmieri, Israel Lopez (Cachao), and Richard Egues, ...
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