Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Comanche Flute

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.

Track Listing

101	Comanche and English Greeting	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:30
102	I Saw and Eagle Fly Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:10
103	I Saw an Eagle Fly	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	03:13
104	Edmund Wayne Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:13
105	Edmund Wayne Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:29
106	Discussion of Flute	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	03:38
107	When the Moon is Full Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:30
108	When the Moon is Full	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	03:28
109	Comanche Riding Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	01:03
110	Comanche Riding Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:27
111	Flute Wind Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:39
112	Flute Wind Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:29
113	Omaha Wind Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:21
114	Omaha Wind Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:07
115	Richard Foolsbull’s Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:53
116	Richard Foolsbull’s Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	03:04
117	Riding Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:34
118	If You really Loved Me Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:53
119	If You really Loved Me	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:10
120	Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:41
121	Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:28
122	Comanche Moon Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:33
123	Comanche Moon Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:44
124	Round Dance Song Introduction	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	00:14
125	Round Dance Song	Doc Tate Nevaquaya	02:03