Released in 2000.
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Released in 2004
Available now
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Bonk is a one-man percussion ensemble featuring the unique talents of Mike Wojik. Mike performs complex original musical compositions using an array of ethnic percussion instruments, including djembe, berimbao and didgeridoo, while accompanying himself with foot-operated shakers, bells and blocks. Initial experiments with this concept led to the release of Bonk’s self-titled debut CD in 2000, which provided the inspiration for the successful dance musical Dreamtime. Mike is currently hard at work on Kolombangara, a more advanced concept piece that draws upon the musical traditions and mythology of the Indian Ocean region.

“After the many albums I’ve recorded with other bands and songwriters, I was ready for the experience of guiding my own concept through its development. I feel that the first album achieved my objective of being very meditative, spacey, and cinematic, without being overtly ‘drumistic.’ This new album will see the return of the drums to the forefront of the music as well as a greater emphasis on the raw energy of a live performance. In addition, all of the artwork, logos and related visual materials will work together in a unified theme, providing a focus that will identify where I am, at this point, in my growth as an artist.”

Mike is a founding member of the instrumental band Trio Of Madness, and studies rhythm with Papa Ladji Camara from Guinea, West Africa. Bonk will be performing live in 2004 in support of the second album, Kolombangara, as well as hosting such events as children’s drum circles and music classes.