As an artist. R. Carlos Nakai has always been about pushing the boundaries of what one considers "traditional" Native American music. This album, with his quartet of vocalist Mary Redhouse, multi-instrumentalist Amochip Dabney and percussionist Will Clipman, is a showcase for this experimental spirit of Nakai's. Featured are a dozen tracks that range is tempo and mood from haunting solos to light jazz sounds to percolating salsa. Nakai's flute harmonies interweave with piano, synthesizers, drums/percussion and horns, creating music that is uplifting, contemporary and spirited.
1. Wingyaa 4:52
2. Trade Winds 4:01
3. Flute Forest 4:26
4. Kiva Smoke 6:06
5. E'sho'no 5:36
6. Gnu H20 3:23
7. Taos Thunder 4:42
8. Condor Canyon 4:43
9. Club Dread 4:17
10. Native Tongue 4:28
11. People of Peace 3:29
12. Cedar and Clay 3:50
As an artist. R. Carlos Nakai has always been about pushing the boundaries of what one considers "traditional" Native American music. This album, with his quartet of vocalist Mary Redhouse, multi-instrumentalist Amochip Dabney and percussionist Will Clipman, is a showcase for this experimental spirit of Nakai's. Featured are a dozen tracks that range is tempo and mood from haunting solos to light jazz sounds to percolating salsa. Nakai's flute harmonies interweave with piano, synthesizers, drums/percussion and horns, creating music that is uplifting, contemporary and spirited.
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