Journeys in Bloomington, MN

R. Carlos Nakai
is both gifted and prolific.
Journeys, Vol. 3
is a 56 minute gathering of his acoustic flute atmospheres. His aggressive style is smooth and sweet. The Native American flute -- in this magician's hands -- sings like a chorus. There are no loops or layers or electronic instruments or devices. These soundscapes are
Nakai's
flutes and chants with amplification. This disc is definitively Native American but it would fit quite nicely in ambient, minimalist or space music collections. It will appeal to fans of
Robert Tree Cody
,
Douglas Spotted Eagle
Coyote Oldman
and
Little Wolf Band
. ~ Jim Brenholts