December 14, 2022

Comanche Flute played by Doc Tate Nevaquaya

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW CD 50403

Format: CD, Reissue
Country: US
Released: 2004
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Native American
[Tracklist]
01 Comanche And English Greeting (0:30)
02 I Saw An Eagle Fly Introduction (2:09)
03 I Saw An Eagle Fly (3:11)
04 Edmund Wayne Song Introduction (0:13)
05 Edmund Wayne Song (2:28)
06 Discussion Of Flute (3:36)
07 When The Moon Is Full Introduction (0:30)
08 When The Moon Is Full (3:27)
09 Comanche Riding Song Introduction (1:02)
10 Comanche Riding Song (2:26)
11 Flute Wind Song Introduction (0:38)
12 Flute Wind Song (2:27)
13 Omaha Wind Song Introduction (0:19)
14 Omaha Wind Song (2:06)
15 Richard Foolsbull's Song Introduction (0:52)
16 Richard Foolsbull's Song (3:01)
17 Riding Song (2:31)
18 If You Really Loved Me Introduction (0:53)
19 If You Really Loved Me (2:08)
20 Jesus I Always Want To Be Near You Introduction (0:40)
21 Jesus I Always Want To Be Near You (2:25)
22 Comanche Moon Song Introduction (0:33)
23 Comanche Moon Song (2:42)
24 Round Dance Song Introduction (0:13)
25 Round Dance Song (2:03)
[Creduts]
Producer and Recorder: Verna Gillis, Recorder: Bradford Graves, Designer: Caroline Brownell, Mastering Engineer: Pete Reiniger
[Notes]
Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996) expressed his Comanche heritage musically through the Native American flute. His compositions and arrangements of a variety of Native American vocal genres have inspired a new generation of Native American and nonnative flute players. Although the older flute tradition declined during the first half of the 20th century, when many of the old melodies are no longer played, Nevaquaya inspired the creation of new and innovative flute compositions, creating an extensive repertoire for the instrument. With the flute’s revival during the 1970s, the flute’s context, function, and music changed. Nevaquaya played an important role in this movement, retaining tradition on one level, but manifesting ideas for change. 43 minutes. Originally issued as in 1979 as Folkways Records 04328.

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