Instrumental Music

Riding Thunder

The legends and history of North America's wild horse inspire a unique series of compositions that tell the mustang's story via Native American flutes, ceremonial drums and synthesizers. The release begins with the horses coming ashore following a shipwreck on the Texas coast and concludes with a massive buffalo hunt on the Great Plains. Music from this release is featured on Narada's Native American music sampler.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Gathering of Shamen

Most popular release from the Native Flute Ensemble. This album takes listeners on a riveting musical journey to three "power sites" where shamen, or medicine men, regularly gather: The Black Hills in South Dakota, Canyon de Chelly in Arizona and Atitlan in Guatemala. Other instrumentation includes ceremonial percussion, synthesizers and nature sounds.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Ritual Mesa

Native Flute Ensemble's first release Features the mystic sound of the handcarved Native American flute accompanied by stirring Native percussion instruments and occational synthesizer. The group's ensemble approach to Native American music, inspired by the haunting ceremonies of Southwestern Tribes, has been featured on National Public Radio and network television.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Enchanted Canyons

The mysterious and highly-advanced Anasazi civilization - and the natural beauty of the Southwestern canyons where they dwelled - prompted the acclaimed Native Flute Ensemble to compose the music on this release. "Enchanted Canyons" combines the flute with percussion and synthesizers to pain a memorable picture of what Anasazi life might have been like in those picturesque canyons.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Temple of the Dream Jaguar

An innovative combination of Native American flute music, pre-Columbian percussion instruments and synthesizers come together to tell the story of a shared mythology between the Native peoples of the Southwest, Mexico and Guatemala. The 44-minute release takes listeners to the Hopi's mythical migration from their "Place of Emergence" in Central America to their present home in the Southwestern United States.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Spirit Feathers

Travel back to the mythical time in Native American lore when birds, animals and people spoke the same language. Native American flutes and percussion mix with bird and nature sounds to create "sonic" stories based on the myths from these ancient times. Liner notes include the myths that inspired each composition. The mix of bird calls, nature sounds and Native American flute have made this a favorite the world over.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Medicine Flutes

Native Americna influenced music inspired by the healing properties attributed to the flute and Native American "spirit animal" beliefs. The music on this compelling release features assorted flutes, animal/enviromental sounds, Native percussion instruments and synthesizers. Moods range from upbeat to reflective.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Ceremonies of Dusk & Dawn

Spellbinding music dealing with Native American chants and ceremonies that center on the rising and setting sun - important times in the ceremonial lives of Native Americans. Compositions feature synthesizers, flutes and Native American percussion.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Journeys of the Flute

Flutes, often playing in unison, take listeners on a unique journey tracing the migrations of Native people from the American Great Plains to the Andean Mountains. Flutes are framed by a variety of instruments including percussion, guitar and synthesizer. An exciting follow up to "Flute Dreams."

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Flute Dreams

Several flutes playing in unison give this release an enchanting one-of-a-kind feel. Gomez, composer-in-residence with the San Antonio Symphony, creates compositions that range from the primal to symphonic in scope. In addition to the unison flutes, the release features ceremonial drums, marimba and a vast array of percussion instruments.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Creation Chant

A series of Native American chants and songs presented in a contemporary setting backed by ceremonial percussion instruments, Native American flute, bass, synthesizer and enviromental sounds. Booklet contains translation of Native American lyrics used in chants.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Drumming En La Botanica Magia

In responce to requests for percussion oriented release, Eric Casillas offers an innovative pairing of Afro-Latino drums, Native American flutes and chanting. This release incorporates "world music" elements from Native American and Cuban to Brazilian. The CD contains a bonus cut.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Marilyn Rife

Ben Tavera King

Seasons of the Drum

The deep, powerful sounds of the timpani combine with a variety of ethnic percussion instruments to create a sonic portrait of the changing seasons. Enviromental sounds, flute and synthesizers combine with the drums to create a unique series of compositions which feature many Native American-influenced rhythms.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Hunting Magic

Working with percussionist Eric Casillas, King fuses the Latino guitar with the Native American flute and percussion for a release inspired by the mysterious petroglyphs drawn by Native Americans in the Southwestern deserts. The release evokes the unforgettable spirit of these mysterious and powerful art works, which were thought to bring magic and luck.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Visions and Encounters

The Native American flute and Latino guitar combine in a series of compositions reflecting the culture, myths and ceremonies of the American Southwest. Includes percussion and synthesizer.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

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Turquoise Trail

Cassette Only - $9.50

Deer Dancer

Native American flutes and percussion combine to tell their story of the deer dancers of American's Native peoples and their quest for oneness with nature. Reyes' flute work is complemented by the rare percussion instruments used by the Yaqui percussion group. This is the third release in a "spirit animal" trilogy Reyes dedicated to animals highly regarded by Native Americans.

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Coyote Love Medicine

Cassette Only - $9.50

Seasons of the Eagle

On this release, Reyes casts her spell using only Native American flutes and traditional percussion instruments to tell the tale of the seasonal rituals and beliefs held by America's Native people. Various nature sounds fill out this unique "sonic picture."

Cassette Only - $9.50

Wind Riders

In Native American lore the best and most innovative flute players were known as wind riders for their ability to harness the sound of air rushing through their instruments. This special release continues that tradition by featuring cuts from such popular releases as "Flute Dreams," "Journeys of the Flute," "Seasons of the Drum," "Riding Thunder," "Spirit Feathers," "Creation Chant" and "Hunting Magic."

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Sun Chasers

Highlights from several of the above releases. Compositions feature the Native American flute in a variety of enticing unions - from flute with percussion to flute with Latino guitar. Releases represented on the release are: "Gathering of Shamen," "Medicine Flutes," "Drumming En La Botanica Magia" and "Visions & Encounters."

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95

Native Flute Collection

This collection from seven of the above releases provides the listener with some of our most memorable Native American flute music. Performances soar from solo flute to the flute in combonation with other instruments. The music on this 50-minute release is from: "Ritual Mesa," "Enchanted Canyons," "Temple of the Dream Jaguar," "Coyote Love Medicine," "Seasons of the Eagle," "Deer Dancer" and "Turquosie Trails."

Cassette - $9.50
CD - $14.95