One of the most celebrated and well-known artists in Native American music, R. Carlos Nakai is the flutist known for bringing traditional Navajo music to contemporary ears. EARTH SPIRIT is one of the artist's earlier works. Unlike some of his more modernized endeavors and collaborations with pianist Peter Kater, EARTH SPIRIT is firmly rooted in traditional playing styles, with melodies performed solo on the Native American flute. Often on the melancholy side, yet with a strong sense of spirituality, Nakai's wandering tones show his technical skill while evoking images of simpler times in the American Southwest.
1. Shaman's Call 2:56 MP3 clip
2. Canyon Reverie 4:47 MP3 clip
3. In Medias Res 3:30
4. Gateway 5:39
5. Athabascan Song 2:29
6. Coyote Animus 4:35
7. Song of the Evening Star 3:41
8. Ancient Dreams 2:17
9. Catfish Muse 4:50
10. Star Chant 7:01
11. Aura Aurealis 4:57
12. Crystal Canyon 5:24
13. Omaha Song 1:44
14. Nemi 3:58
15. Earth Spirit 1:34
One of the most celebrated and well-known artists in Native American music, R. Carlos Nakai is the flutist known for bringing traditional Navajo music to contemporary ears. EARTH SPIRIT is one of the artist's earlier works. Unlike some of his more modernized endeavors and collaborations with pianist Peter Kater, EARTH SPIRIT is firmly rooted in traditional playing styles, with melodies performed solo on the Native American flute. Often on the melancholy side, yet with a strong sense of spirituality, Nakai's wandering tones show his technical skill while evoking images of simpler times in the American Southwest.
