Comanche Flute Music (1979) Doc Tate Nevaquaya CD

"This item is part of the Folkways (Cook, or Paredon, or Monitor) archives. The original liner notes from the LP are included."

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.

101     Comanche and English Greeting      Doc Tate Nevaquaya      0:30                        
102     I Saw and Eagle Fly Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:10                         
103     I Saw an Eagle Fly     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     3:13                                       
104     Edmund Wayne Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:13                           
105     Edmund Wayne Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:29                                       
106     Discussion of Flute     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     3:38                                     
107     When the Moon is Full Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:30                       
108     When the Moon is Full     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     3:28                                   
109     Comanche Riding Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     1:03                       
110     Comanche Riding Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:27                                     
111     Flute Wind Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:39                             
112     Flute Wind Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:29                                         
113     Omaha Wind Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:21                             
114     Omaha Wind Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:07                                         
115     Richard Foolsbull’s Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:53                   
116     Richard Foolsbull’s Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     3:04                                 
117     Riding Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:34                                             
118     If You really Loved Me Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:53                     
119     If You really Loved Me     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:10                                   
120     Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:41       
121     Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:28                   
122     Comanche Moon Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:33                         
123     Comanche Moon Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:44                                       
124     Round Dance Song Introduction     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     0:14                           
125     Round Dance Song     Doc Tate Nevaquaya     2:03