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Michael Bucher
Cherokee - Acoustic/Folk Singer - Songwriter

Michael Bucher (Cherokee) is an acoustic singer-songwriter who was taught from the beginning of his memory the stories, language and legends of his people. His songs are intended to teach, heal and bring awareness to everyone who hears them. He sings about topics that are important to him and others in Indian Country. From the desecration of sacred sites, to Cherokee legends, to the sometimes seemingly Invisible Indian, there's a passionate quality throughout.

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With strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics, his music is a blend of acoustic guitar, native and a contemporary drum, flute, shakers, rattles, bass and electric guitars, and cuts a swath through native folk, blues and rock. Michael grew up in a multi-racial neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. In all the diversity, his large family did what they could to ensure that they didn't become an invisible Indian. His Cherokee ancestors go back to the Trail of Tears and earlier. Prior to the forced removal many Cherokees moved to S.E. Missouri and N.E. Arkansas. Mike and his sisters and brother are only the second generation not to be born in S.E. Missouri. They have been told the stories passed down from generation to generation and encouraged to stay close to their culture. He is reminded by his mother and great uncle, and by the words of his grandmother and great aunt who have walked on, not to forget the stories and struggles of his people and all Indigneous people. From these stories are the basis of his music and songs along with his own life experiences. As part of those experiences, Mike has lived in many places thru his life,but now lives in the great northwoods of northwest Wisconsin. He stays close to his family, friends, to the stories. and to his beliefs. " There are no coincidences, everything is for a reason." MUSIC VIDEOS   Michael Bucher's new music video, Sacred Ground from the 2009 CD release Bitter Tears | Sacred Ground from Hondo Mesa Records. Produced by PK Productions LLC in association with musicseenPROductions. Directed and Edited by Christopher Crosby and additional footage from Jason Cochran. Featuring live performances by Michael Bucher, Windwalker, Edoal Spirit Buffalo, DJ Travieso, KR LaRive, Jackie Calvert, Norm and featuring the Bigfoot Memorial Riders of South Dakota. Studio track flute recording by Joanne Shenandoah. Hondo Mesa Records http://www.michaelbucher.com http://www.windspiritdrum.com http://www.hondomesarecords.com http://www.myspace.com/visionquestvideomagazine Sacred Ground | Music Video

DON’T FORGET ABOUT ME is produced and filmed in association by 2007 & 2008 Native American Music Awards nominees (Best Short Form Music Video) KARLA LaRIVE of PK Productions, LLC (South Dakota) and CHRISTOPHER CROSBY of musicseenPROductions (New York). This is the third indigenous music video from PK Productions which features additional vocals by Grammy Award and 12 time Native American Music Awards winner, JOANNE SHENANDOAH. Re-enactor performances by PAULA TONEMAH and KRISTA K. KNAPP. The music video was shot on location at the Black Hill Wild Horse Sanctuary’s petrogylph site, Badlands National Park, Wounded Knee Memorial, Pine Ridge Reservation along with other regional locations in July 2008.   Don't Forget About Me | Music Video

PK PRODUCTIONS, LLC released its second music video production, DIRTY WATER by (2007) Nammy nominated for "Best Debut Artist" and "Best Folk Recording" Native American acoustic singer/songwriter Michael Bucher and in association with (2007) Nammy nominated Videographer for "Best Short Form Music Video/DVD" Christopher Crosby of musicseenPROductions and Karla LaRive of PK Productions, LLC. DIRTY WATER is a tribute video about the spiritual battle of Mato Paha - Bear Butte Mountain, being threatened by the encroachment of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, South Dakota. Dirty Water | Music Video