So yesterday I was all excited because I saw a R. Carlos Nakai and Will Clipman album that I had never seen before — Awakening the Fire. I downloaded it and gave it a listen last night and — like all of the work by these two masters — I loved it!
Nakai is a master of the Native American flute, and Clipman is an extraordinary percussionist. What I learned this afternoon is that the album is from 1995 — but hey, it’s new to me! And still absolutely great.
Here’s a little more about the album from Carlos’ website:
Grammy-nominees R. Carlos Nakai and Will Clipman delve into a primal sonic odyssey, channeling a sound that grounds each of us in the center of our being, a place where all cultures merge into the river of human existence. The ancient call of Native American cedar flute and the vibration of African, Native American and Asian rhythms connect to our innermost essence and finely tune the awakening energies inside each of us, nourishing inner balance and harmony.
