Heritage Award: Michael Friend

In 2023, Michael Friend (Montgomery County) received a Heritage Award in the category of Person/People. Michael is a performer and respected percussionist in a variety of African-American, West African, and Latin American percussion traditions. Since he founded the Soul In Motion Players in 1984, Michael has led the ensemble in presenting African dance and drum performances around the world. Film by Wide Angle Youth Media for the Maryland State Arts Council. © 2024 Maryland State Arts Council.
To learn more about Maryland Traditions and the Heritage Award, visit msac.org/programs/maryland-tr...

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Great information LJ