Michael Bucher - Contemporary Native American Music

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.

Michael Bucher

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."

Press Kit Description:

A Native American Music Awards nominee in 2007, Michael Bucher has filmed his latest music video, 'Don't Forget About Me,' at the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary of Hot Springs. 'Don't Forget About Me,' was produced and filmed in association with 2007 Native American Music Awards nominees Karla LaRive of PK Productions, LLC of Hot Springs and Christopher Crosby of musicseenPROductions. The production is the third indigenous music video from PK Productions, and was shot on location at the Black Hill Wild Horse Sanctuary's petrogylph site, along with other regional locations in July 2008. "The music video deals with the protection of Native burial grounds, and sacred sites. I try to tell people you wouldn't want your grandmother's grave dug up…nor do American Indian people. And, yet, it happens every day in Indian Country" says Bucher.

Michael Bucher is a Cherokee 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.

Michael Bucher | Electronic Press Kit

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.

The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary is the largest private, non-profit, wild-horse sanctuary in northern America and has been in continuous operation since 1988. It is home to more than 500 wild mustangs, plus several film and television projects.

Other productions which have been filmed at the Sanctuary are 'Hidalgo,', the TNT-made-for-television movie 'Crazy Horse,' and the Sean Penn directed "Into the Wild.' 'Into the Wild' was filmed at the Sanctuary and in Hot Springs in 2006.

(Track #9 - "Invisible Indian")
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Michael Bucher P.O. Box 181 Birchwood,WI 54817-0181 (715) 943-2429 Email:
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