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Michael Wingfield
Percussionist
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Michael Wingfield is a performer and teacher with over 25 years of experience in the rhythm and song of the African New World. Through instruments such as conga drums, bata, shekere, flute, and voice, Michael interactively imparts the spirit and history of the African Diaspora in ways that speaks to today's issues of diversity. Along with conducting scores of residencies at schools thoughout New England, Michael was taken on by the Healing Arts Initiative to present at venues such as Crotched Mountain, Vermont Veteran's Home, and Tewksbury Hospital. Director of the ensemble Cabildo as well as rotating adjunct for Bowdoin College's World Music Ensemble, Michael's performing credits include Flora Purim & Airto, Sun Ra, Richie Havens. and the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Whether leading percussion discussions at the internationally acclaimed Seeds of Peace camp or pre-school work at Bright Horizons, Michael's love of traditional rhythm and folklore transports his audiences from cultural appreciation to cultural engagement.
Programs
offered: Performances, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, master classes, correlating dance component offered upon request, day programs, multi-day programs, bedside programs, programs for staff
Populations
served: All
Availability:
Statewide, year round
Fees:
Daily $600; Workshops/Classes $2200/week; Performances $600/solo, $1500/ensemble; negotiable
Contact
Information:
168 Clark St.
Portland, ME  04102-
Phone: 207/780-0234
email: mjwingfield@msn.com
Notes:
Artist is able to supply conga drums and other percussive accoutrement upon request.
Michael is on the Arts in Education Roster as well as the Arts in Health Care Directory.
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