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Discuss the Native-American Flute Revival.
 
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As you listen to Proud Earth (CD 1:11) list the Native-American musical elements and the Western musical elements you hearincluding song text.
 
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  • This movement probably began in the 1970s in Oklahoma (with Doc Tate Nevaquaya's first commercial recording).

  • R. Carlos Nakai, a Navajo, is renowned for his improvisatory melodies played on the Native-American flute, often accompanied by musical synthesizer or orchestra.

  • This music has gained worldwide popularity and many awards.



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 Native-American Elements:
 steady, repetitive drum beat (faintly-heard, rattle-type instrument is heard at the very end of the selection)
 narrated by Chief Dan George, a familiar Native-American actor
 importance of harmony with nature/Mother Earth
 importance of Native-American people
 Western Elements:
 string orchestra
 Western harmonies
 interpretive dynamics
 English text



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