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R. Carlos Nakai~Creation Chant
Biography Of R. Carlos Nakai
Of Navajo-Ute heritage, R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. He began his musical studies on the trumpet, but a car accident ruined his embouchure. His musical interests took a turn when he was given a traditional cedar flute as a gift and challenged to master it. As an artist, he is an adventurer and risk taker, always giving his musical imagination free rein. Nakai is also an iconoclastic traditionalist who views his cultural heritage not only as a source and inspiration, but also a dynamic continuum of natural change, growth, and adaptation subject to the artist’s expressive needs.
Nakai’s first album, Changes, was released by Canyon Records in 1983, and since then he has released over thirty-five albums with Canyon plus additional albums and guest appearances on other labels. In addition to his educational workshops and residencies, Nakai has appeared as a soloist throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan, and has worked with Grammy® winner flutist Paul Horn, guitarist/luthier William Eaton, composer James DeMars among many others. The famed American choreographer Martha Graham used Nakai's second album, Cycles, in her last work Night Chant. Nakai contributed music to the major motion pictures New World (New Line) and Geronimo (Columbia).
Nakai, while cognizant of the traditional use of the flute as a solo instrument, began finding new settings for it, especially in the genres of jazz and classical. He founded the ethnic jazz ensemble, the R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, to explore the intersection of ethnic and jazz idioms.
Nakai brought the flute into the concert hall, performing with over fifteen symphony and chamber orchestras. He was a featured soloist on the Philip Glass composition, Piano Concerto No. 2: After Lewis & Clark, premiered by the Omaha Symphony. Nakai also works with producer and arranger Billy Williams, a two-time Grammy® winner, in composing for and performing the traditional flute in orchestral works of a lighter vein.
In a cross-cultural foray, Nakai performed extensively with the Wind Travelin’ Band, a traditional Japanese ensemble from Kyoto which resulted in an album, Island of Bows. Additional recordings with ethnic artists include In A Distant Place with Tibetan flutist and chanter Nawang Khechog, and Our Beloved Land with famed Hawaiian slack key guitarist and singer Keola Beamer. Recently, Nakai released Voyagers with Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David which blends Native American melodies with Jewish and Arabic songs.
Nakai has received two gold records (500,000 units sold) for Canyon Trilogy and Earth Spirit which are the first (and only) Native American recordings to earn this recognition. He has sold over four million albums in the course of his career. His Grammy® nominations include:
Ancestral Voices (1994 Best Traditional Folk Album)
Inner Voices and Inside Monument Valley (both for 2000 Best New Age Album)
In A Distant Place (2001 Best New Age Album)
Fourth World (2002 Best New Age Album)
Sanctuary (2003 Best Native American Album)
People of Peace (2004 Best New Age Album)
Reconnections (2008 Best Native American Album)
A Navy veteran, Nakai earned a Master’s Degree in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona. He was awarded the Arizona Governor’s Arts Award in 1992, and an honorary doctorate from Northern Arizona University in 1994. In 2005 Nakai was inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Nakai has also authored a book with composer James DeMars, The Art of the Native American Flute, which is a guide to performing the traditional cedar flute
R. Carlos Nakai: Mythic Dreamer $18.95
The pure and simple quality of his flute will remind many of his earlier works. Eleven arrangements of Zuni, Lakota, Kiowa and Cheyenne melodies along with seven original compositions and a piece by James DeMars make this a pleasant reminder of his beauty and unique style. In Nakai’s words, “As a dreamer journeying through my own time, I am surrounded by influences that transform the awareness and knowledge that springs from the wisdom of my ancestral being.”
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Corn Grinding Song.
Improvisational recordings honoring the breathtaking, constantly changing San Luis Valley, the world’s largest alpine valley at 8,000 feet above sea level and 100 miles long by 60 miles wide. It is sacred ground to many tribes who have inhabited it over the years including Athapascan nomads, Comanche, Kiowa, Arapahoe and Ute. This is Nakai’s first album to focus on one place. Of the 17 pieces, two are vocals and 5 intersperse vocals with flute. Drumming and the sounds of coyotes and great horned owls grace these selections. A brilliant tribute to this most sacred land.
Nakai explores the relationship between the Rainbow World where First Man, First Woman and Coyote dwell and our world where we are forging new traditions and history. We are each a part of the rainbow tapestry building upon but never replacing the older worlds and stories. The album is comprised of traditional and improvisational pieces, with chanting and his trademark electronic processing creating the sound that has enthralled so many. “Amazing Grace” is the closing piece.
Keepers Of The Light...
Music to Lighten Your Journey
Marina Raye plays heartfelt melodies on her hand-crafted native flutes. Guest artist, Dr. H.G. Moses provides soulful viola accompaniment and sacred harmonic overtone arrays. Over sixty minutes of blissful music created for peaceful introspection and the healing arts.
You are going to love this! This CD has some of the most amazing peaceful soul moving sounds ever recorded! Marina Raye's hauntingly beautiful native flutes echo the ancient call of the wild in a deeply moving journey of the spirit. Native flutes blend with the sounds of nature, native drumming, rattles, and rainstick, with keyboard accents, in a richly textured harmony of ancient and modern sounds.
Marina Raye's Liquid Silk album is just that. At times you'll barely notice it's on it melts so easily into the background. Subtle nature sounds, wild birds, owls, flowing water, ocean waves and crickets all blend together in a meditative dream-like experience for the heart, mind and soul that will heal and rejuvenate all who listen. Her albums are big sellers to those who enjoy flute and nature sounds with a special emphasis on birds. Our number one flute album every year since it’s release in 1999.
Take a walk in an enchanted forest as Marina Raye embarks on her twelfth journey of music entitled Nature’s Enchantment. The air is filled with the sounds of wood thrush, owls, tree frogs, crickets and mourning doves as her tenor and bass flute ring out from somewhere deep within the forest. The gentle flowing of mountain streams becomes part of her orchestral make-up as she weaves her magical cloak of music around us. The beauty and tranquility of Nature are always present in a Marina Raye recording. If you loved Liquid Silk, then be prepared for more of the sensuality and richness of that experience so many of her fans have come to love.
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Lost Canyons By Scott August$18.00
Lost Canyons, August’s fourth CD, adds the newly rediscovered, ancient Anasazi flute to his palette of Native American flutes. Lost for over a thousand years these mysterious instruments come to life with August’s unique blend of Anasazi and Native American flutes, native percussion and world instruments. Lost Canyons was chosen by the syndicated radio show Echoes as their Dec 2007 “CD of the Month” saying " August sets [the Native flute] in a vibrant global landscape...and lets it drift into ambient space. Lost Canyons is a place you won’t mind losing your map."
Under One Sky $18.95
Strangely enough there really aren't enough flute compilations available. Here's an unusual one from Red Feather Music produced by Gary Stroutsos. Many songs have other instruments added so this is in many ways a contemporary album. It has a great variety of artists starting off with Robert Mirabal's "Popay Runner." (actually this is a vocal but very moving and gentle) Mary Youngblood's "Yuba" flows seamlessly from this cut. Other artists include Jeff Ball, Andrew Vasquez, John Rainer, Jr. (a welcome addition from an under appreciated artist with a Sioux vocal chant), John Huling, Keith Bear, Joseph Fire Crow, Nakai and Kater, Gary Stroutsos and People of the Willows. All join in to preserve the essence and beauty of the Native American flute.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 2 Yuba (Mary Youngblood).
Click to hear an MP3 of track 3 Night of the Sun (Gary Stroutsos).
Click to hear an MP3 of track 8 Walking on the Water (Keith Bear).
Click to hear an MP3 of track 11 Free to Climb (Jeff Ball).
Click to hear an MP3 of track 12 Flying Free (Andrew Vasquez).
For more than 15 years, the Native Flute Ensemble has been at the forefront of the revival of interest in Native American music throughout the world. Through the group’s five releases, the ensemble received critical and popular acclaim from early on. They were one of the first ensembles to marry the Native American flute with pow wow drums, rattles and keyboards. At the same time they also excel in traditional Native American flute music as in the track, “Offerings Against the Sky.” These 14 compositions re-establish them as the premier ensemble of flute players.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Drummer's Journey.
Marina Raye’s 12th release on her Native Heart Music label is extraordinary music for extraordinary times. Her soul-filled melodies are powerful reminders of the peace that lives in every heart. Guest artist, Ron Clearfield, provides gorgeous cello accompaniment. Being Peace opens with “Sweet Surrender,” a melodic interplay of treble and bass flutes, accompanied by cello with an Asian feel. The enchanting result is a hypnotic invitation to enter a world of peace and tranquility that continues on in this seamless presentation. Marina Raye’s passion for peace fills this moving music with powerful intention. Sixty minutes of compelling and inspiring music that creates a perfect setting for the healing arts, yoga, meditation or peaceful introspection.
Keith Bear: Earth Lodge
Travel back 200 years with Keith Bear as he shares these beautiful flute melodies of the Mandan people of the Upper Missouri. Included on the CD is a video movie that can be watched on any computer with a CD-rom drive. Filmed in an earthlodge, he tells how he discovered the flute and the spiritual journey it has taken him on. Liner notes explain the significance of each song which include songs for warriors, courting, welcoming, garden songs and spirit journey songs. The opening track is a beautiful short history of the Mandan people and their tradition of living in earthlodges.
Reflections
Robert Tree Cody & Hovia Edwards $18.95
Robert Tree Cody (Dakota-Maricopa) and Hovia Edwards combine their talents on this recording of flute, hand drum and vocals. Hovia is a member of the Shoshone Bannock tribe. (her name means "music" in their language) She performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and provided music for the PBS mystery movie, "Skinwalker." A duet version of "Maze" from the CD of the same name are included as well as four other tracks where the artists play together. "Travelling Song," "Buffalo Prayer Song," and "Payback Time!!!" are all songs with vocals and hand drum. This last song is a stick game song and is dedicated to the late Judy Trejo and all the old time gamblers who passed on their songs.
Handcrafted Native-Style Cherry Wood Flute By Charlie Oakwind
Electronically tuned, 5-hole Flutes- Your Choice Of Bear,Eagle Or Dolphin
No musical experience is needed to play one of these flutes, although many musicians purchase them from us. A Charlie Oakwind flute is simple to play when you allow yourself to become one with this lovingly handcrafted instrument. Playing the music of your soul, allow yourself to feel the peace and relaxation from journeying with your flute. - Marina Raye
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Robert Tree Cody: White Buffalo $18.95
In honor of Miracle, the first white buffalo calf born in over 60 years, this thoughtful collection of original compositions will delight any listener. Cody, of Dakota-Maricopa heritage, has enjoyed a fruitful career as a performer, dancer, and educator. On White Buffalo, he collaborates with Rob Wallace and Will Clipman, distinguished musicians in their own right. Using Native American flute, hand drums, djembe, and background vocals by Marlene Cody, the result is a soulful mixture of sacred words and deeply moving earth tones. Smooth as silk, powerful as thunder on the Plains.
Joseph Fire Crow explores the themes of the warrior in a contemporary musical setting using, drum, guitar, flute, keyboards and vocalizations. Many songs are re-workings of traditional Cheyenne melodies. "A Far Cry" is an upbeat jazz-rock extravaganza with soaring flutes and some vocalizing. There are solo flute songs as well a "49" song included. The stand out track is "Ridgewalker", a song in honor of his great grandfather. An artist that enjoys exploring different musical styles in a traditional context. His Cheyenne Nation is a steady seller.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Legend of the Warrior.
Douglas Spotted Eagle: Pray $18.95
Pray opens with a beautiful song, "Sunrise Prayer" setting the tone for a dynamic album of ancient prayers voiced by several talented singers including Diné, Linda Dee and flute melodies from best-selling artist Douglas Spotted Eagle. An array of exotic instruments and fully realized soundscapes create a weave of modern and traditional music that retains an authenticity of feeling throughout the recording. Other vocalists include members of Hopi, Paiute and Lakota tribes. An excellent contemporary album with something for everyone. "First Contact" features two different kinds of drumming that create an eerie feeling next to each other, the sound of a native drum next to military snare drums. Spotted Eagle has created a soundtrack of the past with modern technology giving us a rare treat. Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Sunrise Prayer.
Alice Gomez brings us a very rhythmic piece of work called Echoes of the Land. The landscape of the southwest and its rich beauty are reflected in her choice of instruments and quiet melodies. You'll hear the gentle strumming of guitars, acoustic percussion instruments and a variety of recorders played by musician Madalyn Blanchett. The romance and mystery of the southwest come alive in each of her compositions.
Medwyn Goodall: Great Spirit $18.95
Dedicated to “the spirit of all Native American Indians,” Great Spirit is a colorful tapestry of sounds from ancient and modern cultures. Artful percussion, multi-layered instrumentation, synthesizers, woodwind instruments, strings, and natural sounds. Shared visions, dreams, and imagination are all present in these thoughtful recordings.
John Huling: Southwest Passages $18.95
Take a musical journey through the canyons, mesas and ruins of the spectacular southwest with John Huling. Flutes, drums and the soothing sound of brooks, birds, rain and other natural elements provide an escape into the magical world of the southwest as seen through the eyes of this top selling composer and flute player.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Southwest Passages.
John Huling has always been inspired by the vast beauty of the southwest and the history of the native peoples that dwelled there. These selections are considered his best compositions from his five recordings. Native American flutes, Indian drums, digitally recorded sounds of nature from the four corners region all come together in this great introductory package for any new listener or a great gift from an established fan.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Sunrise on East Mesa.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 3 Breath fo the Mountain.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 7 Forgotten Plateaus.
The album opens with the eerie sound of the wind blowing on "Breath of the Mountain" building to a haunting crescendo with pan pipes, Indian drums and the sound of the whispering winds. The cry of birds and the mesmerizing beat of the drum and rattle mingle with gentle rains. Each song creates an entire new feeling.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Breath of the Mountain.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 2 Gathering Spirits.
John Huling: Ancient Canyons $18.95
Drum beats, coyote calls, subtle electronic enhancements and wild nature sounds fill the background of Huling's expressive flute melodies. Each cut is a soundscape of great canyons and valleys of the southwest. Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, Second Mesa, Hovenweep Ruins, Glen Canyon, Hoskinnini Plateau, San Francisco Peaks, Seven Springs and Old Man Cave are all the natural locations where Huling played and was inspired to record these beautiful tracks. This is a re-packaged version of Return to Spiritlands.
Northwest customers already know how well Charles Littleleaf sells and he is slowly gaining recognition in other parts of the country. His home is the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon and his father is from the Pikunni Blackfeet tribe. Many of the songs are by John Rainer Jr. The visionary quality of these compositions are enhanced by the sounds of wind, birds and other natural sounds. Littleleaf's version of "Amazing Grace" is unique because he sings it in Cherokee in honor of the suffering endured on the Trail of Tears.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 6 Trail of Tears/Amazing Grace.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 6 Trail of Tears/Amazing Grace (vocal).
Click to hear an MP3 of track 9 Ancient Reflections.
Mesa Music Consort: Spirit Feathers $18.95
Inspired by the legends that told of a time when “man and creatures of creation spoke the same language.” Drum, flute, keyboards and rattles are interspersed with nature sounds and an amazing variety of hand-crafted bird whistles from France and Brazil. The songs are meant to be duets between man (the flute) and the birds. Use your imagination and let these songs take you back in time when eagles and hawks were revered for their special “medicine” or powers.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 1 Winged Processional.
Click to hear an MP3 of track 3 Many Feathers Chant.
Johnny Whitehorse: Totemic Flute Chants
(2007 GRAMMY Winner!) $18.95
Many indigenous cultures use animal spirits or totems as guides in their daily lives. By combining Native flute, tribal drums, an array of world music instruments and some vocals, Johnny Whitehorse gives us a musical backdrop to take that exploration to a deeper level. Each track has a brief explanation in the liner notes giving us the significance of each totem. Each song was composed to evoke the spirit of the particular animal. Produced by Robert Mirabal.
Robert Mirabal: Taos Tales$18.95
Robert Mirabal brings a certain sensuality to his music that compels every listener to contemplate his message. Cellos are used like jazz instruments and electric guitars are used in only the most graceful way. His vocals, sung in Tiwa have a great intensity to them. The history and drama of the surrounding pueblos are all brought to life in this amazing collection of songs so well crafted they require several listenings to fully appreciate. He's a composer, singer, arranger, actor, screenwriter and producer. His appearance on three PBS specials have done nothing but help make him the artist with the fastest growing sales we've ever seen.
The alchemical magic of Mirabal’s solo flute melodies intertwines effortlessly with percussion, didjeridoo, ambient keyboards and guitar. Many cuts are orchestrated, contemporary pieces with sweeping but gentle instrumentation. Several cuts are from albums previously only available on tape. His music is a soothing reminder of the great beauty and harmony around us.
Joined by musicians Jovino Santos Neto from Brazil and Greek percussionist Epaminondas Trimis, Vasquez (Kiowa-Apache) makes his flute very present in a pleasing world music backdrop. A light jazz influence permeates most of the album. There are also vocals included set against the sound of crashing thunder and other nature sounds plus solo flute performances. Listen for "Winter Woman" sung by Rita Coolidge, Laura Satterfield and Nadine Vasquez. A nice mixture of traditional and contemporary sounds.
Johnny Whitehorse (aka Robert Mirabal) $18.95
Imagine a time of great horseman riding across the plains and desert plateaus. Warriors and dancers celebrate around the drum. Ghostly visions appear in sand storms and rain clouds, a sign from the Great Mystery to which we are all connected. Johnny Whitehorse weaves tribal drums and native flutes into a mystical musical tapestry of a time gone by. Whitehorse is an expert horseman who crafts his own leather horse tack and gear. In his youth he moved from his Apache homeland of San Carlos, Arizona with his grandparents. His grandfather was a cowboy roaming the range across the southwest until he was injured. Whitehorse learned the ways of his people and the horse through his grandfather. Even though they were thought to be Mexican they maintained the traditions of the Pueblo and Apache people in their home. Equal parts flute and drum.
Handcrafted Native-Style Cherry Wood Flute By Charlie Oakwind
Electronically tuned, 5-hole Flutes- Your Choice Of Bear,Eagle Or Dolphin
No musical experience is needed to play one of these flutes, although many musicians purchase them from us. A Charlie Oakwind flute is simple to play when you allow yourself to become one with this lovingly handcrafted instrument. Playing the music of your soul, allow yourself to feel the peace and relaxation from journeying with your flute. - Marina Raye
Handcrafted Native-Style Cherry Wood Flute By Charlie Oakwind
Electronically tuned, 5-hole Flutes- Your Choice Of Bear,Eagle Or Dolphin $245.00 [Order
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