Michael Bucher

 Michael Bucher ( pronounced Busher ) is a Cherokee singer/songwriter who was taught from the beginning of his memory the language, stories and legends of his people.His songs are intended to teach, heal and bring an 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.

With strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics, his music is a blend of acoustic guitar, native and

contemporary drums, flute, shakers, rattles, bass and electric guitars, and cuts a swath through native folk, blues, and rock.

 "Seven" has been nominated in two categories for the 2007 ISMA and two categories for the 2007 NAMA.

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."

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