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