Native American Music
R. Carlos Nakai with his wooden Flute Music is a central theme in Native American culture. It is used for tradition ceremonial purposes, expression, and even for healing uses. Native American music is often associated with nature, using a combination of airy instruments like flutes and earthier instruments like drums. One of the most famous Native American flute players is R. Carlos Nakai. According to his own personal website, he is a part of the Navajo-Ute Tribe and plays the flute, being nominated for over 11 Grammy awards. After listening to his music, I can personally say that his music does follow the very traditional way of music having two of his most famous songs, entitled "Song for Morning Star" and "Inward Journey", that feature a flute solo peace. R. Carlos Nakai even uses a very traditional cedar wood flute that he uses in every song. Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of the music of Native Americans are the vocals. The vocals take a di...