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Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Comanche Flute

Doc Tate Nevaquaya
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

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Comanche and English Greeting Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:30
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I Saw and Eagle Fly Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:10
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I Saw an Eagle Fly Doc Tate Nevaquaya 03:13
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Edmund Wayne Song Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:13
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Edmund Wayne Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:29
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Discussion of Flute Doc Tate Nevaquaya 03:38
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When the Moon is Full Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:30
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When the Moon is Full Doc Tate Nevaquaya 03:28
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Comanche Riding Song Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 01:03
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Comanche Riding Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:27
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Flute Wind Song Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:39
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Flute Wind Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:29
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Omaha Wind Song Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:21
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Omaha Wind Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:07
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Richard Foolsbull’s Song Introduction Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:53
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Richard Foolsbull’s Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 03:04
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Riding Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:34
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If You Really Loved Me (Introduction) Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:53
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If You Really Loved Me Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:10
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Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You (Introduction) Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:41
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Jesus I Always Want to be Near to You Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:28
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Comanche Moon Song (Introduction) Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:33
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Comanche Moon Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:44
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Round Dance Song (Introduction) Doc Tate Nevaquaya 00:14
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Round Dance Song Doc Tate Nevaquaya 02:03