A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans performing classical music. "Portraits" is a collection of popular compositions and arrangements for classical guitar ranging from Spanish favorites to folk ballads to Bach's mighty Toccata Fugue in D Minor.
SONGS:
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1. Asturias - "Leyenda" (6:13)
from Suite Espanola - Isaac Albeniz
2. Gymnopedie No. 1(2:56)
Erik Satie
3. "Go from my window" (1:53)
Anonymous
4. Julia Florida(4:17)
Augustin Barrios Mangore
5. Evocacion(1:53)
from Suite del Recuerdo - Jose Luis Merlin
6. Introduction and Variations on a Theme
("O cara harmonia") from "The Magic Flute"
by Mozart (8:10)
Fernando Sor
7. Melancholy Galliard (2:34)
John Dowland
8. Wild Mountain Thyme (2:10)
Traditional Scottish Song
9. Fantasia Original (5:25)
Jose Vinas
10. Toccata & Fugue in D minor (9:00)
Johann Sebastian Bach
11. Farewell to Stromness (4:39)
Peter Maxwell Davies
From the Dine of Arizona comes Aaron White on guitar and Kelvin Bizahaloni on Native American flute with Michael Bannister on percussion performing original instrumental music influenced by Native American themes and contemporary styles.
The fluid, soothing tone of the traditional cedar flute is joined by an imaginative cascade of percussion and an acoustic guitar accompaniment that mixes folk, jazz and classical styles. The result is a contemporary sound enriched by the wealth of Native American tradition.
Respect and reverence for our earth has always been an important part of Native American culture and heritage. Joining the haunting sound of the Native American flute with guitar, bass and percussion, Burning Sky creates an evocative musical prayer to the four directions and all the elements of life in their third release. Features Aaron White {Navajo-Ute) on acoustic guitar, synthesizer and rattles, Kelvin Bizahaloni (Navajo) on Native American flute, bass flute, didjeridu and bass and Michael Bannister on drums, percussion and dumbek.
The fiery passion and color of flamenco guitar is joined by the pure, haunting tones of the Native American flute in this first blending of music from Native and Spanish America. Ruben Romero's exciting guitar rhythms are accented by the Afro-Cuban percussion of Tony Redhouse (of the Navajo) and the jazz flavored bass lines of John Murray. Robert Tree Cody (Dakota-Maricopa) creates soulful and emotional flute melodies that capture the spirit of both the gypsy heart of Spain and the mysterious traditions of Native America.
An accomplished guitarist with impeccable technique formed by his training as a classical guitarist, Gabriel Ayala of the Yaqui is a master of diverse musical guitar styles. This recording displays his expressive powers in the genres of flamenco, traditional Spanish, and jazz plus compelling original compositions.
Native American Music Award winner Gabriel Ayala and five-time Grammy® nominee Will Clipman incorporate classical guitar flavored with flamenco, jazz, tango, and Native American influences and enlivened by the beat of pan-global percussion. A fresh blend of cultures, their music is a new world music.
