- R. Carlos Nakai has developed a world wide
reputation for his mastery of the traditional Native
American flute. He has enchanted millions of
listeners with his haunting sounds. Of Navajo-Ute
heritage, Nakai performs both within the traditions
of his people while also exploring the use of this
ancient and expressive instrument within
contemporary musical styles, such as jazz and the
latest technologies. This program presents this
master artists musical journey and shares his
philosophies as flutist, composer and teacher.
- MYTHIC DREAMER - This collection of traditional and new melodies for
solo Native American flute continues R. Carlos
Nakais exploration of this expressive instrument.
Presented here are eleven arangements of Zuni,
Lakota, Kiowa and Cheyenne melodies along with
seven original compositions and a work by
composer James DeMarss. Nakai continues to
artfully demonstrate the haunting simplicity and
evocative magic of the traditional flute.
