The Afrofunk Music Forum

Michael Shereikis is a composer, guitarist and vocalist for Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band. His fascination with African guitar styles began as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Central African Republic. He subsequently honed his skills playing with local recording artists in New Orleans and in Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire), while pursuing an advanced degree in ethnomusicology. He is a founding member of the Ivoirian group Zieti and is currently producing their debut release in the US for Rootstock Productions. In addition to his first love, the old-school afrofunk of Chopteeth, Michael gigs and records with several other projects in the Washington DC area, including Elikeh, fronted by Togolese singer/songwriter Serges Dogo of Togo. Michael can be reached at rootstockproductions@msn.com.