The re-birth of the Grammy-nominated Rainforest Band:
WHERE: At the Ann Arbor Green Fair on June 12th
The concept behind the Rainforest Band (which was formed by keyboardist Merl Saunders, Muruga and Jerry Garcia for the recording of the Grammy-nominated album, “Blues From The Rainforest) is to be a voice for Spirit and Mother Nature’s cosmos, bringing attention to our Rainforests which are being destroyed at an alarming rate. The Rain Forest Band is not only a voice for what is needed to become more green minded today, but also to bring the spirit of joy and dance to the listener and to have a wonderful festive party.
The only surviving performers that were on the Rainforest album include Muruga, Shakti, and Bill Thompson (keyboards). Tony Saunders (Merle's son) and Michael Hinton (guitar) were members of the Rainforest Band that toured and recorded extensively in the 1990’s.
Ann Arbor Green Fair June 12th from 8:00-9:00 PM
You may have your first sneak preview of Muruga and the Rainforest Band. Band members include Patty “Shakti” Bookvich (vocals), Ken Kozora (percussion, synth, Zen drum, trumpet and flute), Richard Smith (bass) and George Kerby (guitar).
Muruga features Perry Robinson And Richie Shakin Nagan (from New York) at the Ann Arbor Green Fair in downtown Ann Arbor, MI on June 12th. They will be appearing on the Main Street stage at William from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
Muruga has played with P-Funk, Weather Report, Dave Brubeck, John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan and the Paul Winter Consort and is the recipient of the Hiroshima Voices for Peace Award.
We look forward to getting green with you and having a musical blast. We hope to see you there!
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Muruga was interviewed by Jo Mathis from the Ann Arbor News for the WHOIS section. Read interview on the mlive.com website.