Native Son (Canyon Records CR-7203, 2013)
Native Son is a beautiful solo flute album of original and traditional Native American music by Tony Duncan. Duncan uses the Native American flute to deliver a collection of evocative pieces that celebrate nature, wildlife, love, American Indian life and spirituality.
Tony Duncan has Apache (American southwest) and Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara (affiliated tribes from North Dakota) heritage. He is a Native American Music Award winner and five-time World Championship Hoop Dancer.
Duncan’s discography includes Earth Warrior: Light of Our Ancestors, Traditional Cane Flute, and Vol. 2 – Melodies of the Cane Flute.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
I had the privilege of attending Tony’s concert at the Western National Park Store here in Oro Valley, Az. He embodies not only his music and dance but shares his stories giving life and history to it all.
The W.N.P.A. is a wonderful source for visitors and locals alike to experience the heritage of our Native American peoples.