TALISMAN is a landmark release for veteran flutist R. Carlos Nakai - it marks his 25th year anniversary as a recording artist. And what better way to celebrate and recall his career than by going back to his roots - solo flute music. The music on TALISMAN is haunting and prayerful, capturing the gentle soul of Nakai's flute playing and his skill in crafting transcendent harmonies. The tracks alternate between pieces performed on a single flute and others that utilize a pair of flutes, in each case maintaining a serene, meditative vibe. Fans of CANYON TRILOGY take note, Nakai is still clearly one of Native American music's top flute players and this album cements that label.
1. Song of Darkness MP3 clip
2. Obsidian Talisman MP3 clip
3. Coyote Calling
4. Celestial Realm
5. Sun's House
6. Glimmering Dawn
7. Cedar Breeze
8. Happiness Carries Me
9. Tranquility
10. White Shell Talisman
11. Pollen Path
12. Wisdom's Edge
13. Sunrise Prayer, In Beauty
TALISMAN is a landmark release for veteran flutist R. Carlos Nakai - it marks his 25th year anniversary as a recording artist. And what better way to celebrate and recall his career than by going back to his roots - solo flute music. The music on TALISMAN is haunting and prayerful, capturing the gentle soul of Nakai's flute playing and his skill in crafting transcendent harmonies. The tracks alternate between pieces performed on a single flute and others that utilize a pair of flutes, in each case maintaining a serene, meditative vibe. Fans of CANYON TRILOGY take note, Nakai is still clearly one of Native American music's top flute players and this album cements that label.
