Translating the Language of Music » immersion http://www.exploringconversations.com A Qualitative Examination Revealing Musical Conversation Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:38:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Mike Shimmin | Compendiums Series http://www.exploringconversations.com/2009/11/22/mike-shimmin-compendiums-series/ http://www.exploringconversations.com/2009/11/22/mike-shimmin-compendiums-series/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:58:32 +0000 Steven Davy http://www.exploringconversations.com/?p=79
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Percussionist Mike Shimmin has traveled the world to experience first hand drumming from the local masters of their craft.

Shimmin has been invited to sit in during drumming sessions in Africa, Europe and among other regions with unique drumming traditions.

The Michigan-based musician suggests that immersion is critical to translating music and exploring the language of percussion from around the world.


 

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