R. Carlos Nakai
Biography
Tucson-based multi-instrumentalist R. Carlos Nakai is a Native-American musician and cultural anthropologist of Navajo-Ute descent. Though he received classical training on the trumpet, his numerous recordings consist primarily of resonant solo performances of Native-American flute improvisations with a judicious use of synthesizers, chanting, and nature sounds. Nakai only occasionally features arrangements of traditional melodies from various tribes; instead, he is primarily concerned with creating original compositions that capture the essence of his heritage in highly personalized ways. In addition to his solo recordings, Nakai has had the opportunity to create new avenues of expression for the Native American flute through collaborations with various artists over the years, including the ethnic jazz band Jackalope, keyboardist Peter Kater, contemporary classical composer James DeMars, and multi-instrumentalist William Eaton. . Tucson-based multi-instrumentalist R. Carlos Nakai is a Native-American musician and cultural anthropologist of Navajo-Ute descent. Though he received classical training on the trumpet, his numerous recordings consist primarily of resonant solo performances of Native-American flute improvisations with a judicious use of synthesizers, chanting, and nature sounds. Nakai only occasionally features arrangements of traditional melodies from various tribes; instead, he is primarily concerned with creating original compositions that capture the essence of his heritage in highly personalized ways. In addition to his solo recordings, Nakai has had the opportunity to create new avenues of expression for the Native American flute through collaborations with various artists over the years, including the ethnic jazz band Jackalope, keyboardist Peter Kater, contemporary classical composer James DeMars, and multi-instrumentalist William Eaton.
Top Albums |
1. Talisman (Ca..
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2. Canyon Trilo..
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3. The Best of ..
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4. Earth Spirit
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5. Migration
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6. Inner Voices
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7. Sanctuary
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8. How the West..
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9. Talisman
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10. Inside Canyo..
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11. Island of Bo..
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12. Natives
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13. Song for Hum..
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14. Ancestral Vo..
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15. Ritual
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16. How the West..
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17. Mythic Dream..
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18. Fourth World
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19. Honorable Sk..
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20. Through Wind..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
| 1. | Sunrise Prayer, In Beauty | Talisman (Canyon Records De.. | 6:11 | $1.29 | |
| 2. | Tranquility | Talisman (Canyon Records De.. | 4:27 | $1.29 | |
| 3. | Cedar Breeze | Talisman (Canyon Records De.. | 4:03 | $1.29 | |
| 4. | Sun's House | Talisman (Canyon Records De.. | 5:06 | $1.29 | |
| 5. | Song of Darkness | Talisman (Canyon Records De.. | 4:43 | $1.29 | |
| 6. | Recalling the Center (Bonus Track) | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:30 | $1.29 | |
| 7. | That Which Surrounds Me (Bonus Track.. | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 2:00 | $1.29 | |
| 8. | Place of Emergence - Sipo'phe (B.. | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:16 | $1.29 | |
| 9. | Images In Sound (Bonus Track) | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:23 | $1.29 | |
| 10. | Mysteries Past (Bonus Track) | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:01 | $1.29 | |
| 11. | Within the Sacred (Bonus Track) | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:51 | $1.29 | |
| 12. | Departure | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:37 | $1.29 | |
| 13. | Kokopelli Wind | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 4:16 | $1.29 | |
| 14. | Inward Journey | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 3:13 | $1.29 | |
| 15. | Daybreak Vision | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 1:49 | $1.29 | |
| 16. | Song for the Morning Star | Canyon Trilogy (Deluxe Plat.. | 4:16 | $1.29 | |
| 17. | Envisioning | Ritual | 9:11 | $0.99 | |
| 18. | Offering | Ritual | 6:54 | $0.99 | |
| 19. | Invoking the Elements | Ritual | 7:07 | $0.99 | |
| 20. | Standing as One | Ritual | 8:25 | $0.99 | |
| 21. | Meeting At Twilight | Ritual | 6:57 | $0.99 | |
| 22. | Y'did Nefesh - Companion of My S.. | World Music Yoga | 4:23 | $0.99 | |
| 23. | Obsidian Talisman | World Music Yoga | 5:32 | $0.99 | |
| 24. | Daybreak Vision | Relaxing Native American Fl.. | 1:49 | $0.99 | |
| 25. | Daybreak Vision | Discover - Native American .. | 1:49 | $0.99 | |
