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Marise Demers is a percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, producer, and director from Montréal. She has over 28 years of musical experience and has been active in the arts for many years, both on stage and in the fields of creation, studio work, teaching, and facilitation. With finesse and creativity, she sings and plays a wide variety of instruments such as the djembe, cajón, congas, kalimba, slit drum, darbuka, piano, and more. www.marisedemers.com

Pond5 artist since 2025

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Percussion video

Video collection celebrating the art of percussion. From the deep resonance of the djembé to the melodic tones of the kalimba, the earthy pulse of the cajón, and the driving energy of the surdo and congas, each performance highlights the diversity and expressiveness of rhythm. Featuring both audio and silent visual performances.

Acoustic percussion piece

This collection features intricate acoustic percussion compositions, showcasing a wide range of instruments such as djembe, congas, cajón, kalimba, and more. Each piece is carefully crafted with multiple layers, inspired by rhythms from diverse cultural origins, offering rich, dynamic textures for music production, film scoring, and multimedia project

Percussion loop

This collection features acoustic hand percussion loops, including djembe, congas, cajón, and more, inspired by rhythms from diverse cultural origins and traditional solo phrases. Perfect for adding organic, dynamic percussive textures to your music and multimedia projects

Creative world music

This music collection offers an original and organic journey through the sounds of the world. Blending diverse cultural influences, it weaves together rhythms and melodies from different musical traditions to create a truly unique sonic landscape. The pieces feature an eclectic mix of instruments — kalimba, djembe, cajón, frame drum, darbuka, udu, and more — alongside the warm tones of the cello, other string instruments, and occasional vocals that add a deeply human dimension. The result is a series of authentic, hybrid compositions that transcend borders and celebrate the richness and vitality of global musical diversity.