Buffalo Dreaming is a delightful offering of original and traditional songs, stories, poems, folk ballads, and rhythmical creations that is sure to please all ages. Relying upon many handmade, primitive musical instruments, this project gratefully dr [+]Buffalo Dreaming is a delightful offering of original and traditional songs, stories, poems, folk ballads, and rhythmical creations that is sure to please all ages. Relying upon many handmade, primitive musical instruments, this project gratefully draws from the ancient wisdom and beauty of cultures from all over the world.
"I enjoyed listening to Buffalo Dreaming a lot! It is a real pleasure to listen to a CD that not only entertains me but educates me as well." Mike Ryan, multimedia Manager, Borders Bookstore
"Listening to this eclectic CD will take you back to the beginning of time where ancient cultures spring to life. You will understand how some things came to be. You will hear and feel the resonance of primitive rhythm instruments from around the world. If you are even a little curious you will enjoy this recording from beginning to end!
You will learn about the origin of the Udu drum, find out why Kokopelli appears to have a hump on his back, how the first flute came to be and much, much more. Listening to the story of "Grandma and Her Drum", you can hear the sound of her jug as it falls to the ground and breaks. She is very upset with herself, but soon discovers that adversity can mean the discovery of a new sound; a musical sound!...
Storyteller, author, and musician Hawk Hurst has produced this new CD, filled with original and traditional ballads, poems, stories, and rhythmical creations. Hawk Has studied the primitive instruments you hear throughout this recording, along with the history and lore behind them. He personally handcrafts many of the flutes and drums that he uses in his performances. When not performing solo, he is a member of the Grammy-nominated band, SAPIEN: Whole World Music
You mustn't miss this multitalented storyteller's recording!"
ABOUT HAWK HURST:
In every society, in every part of the world, there were individuals whose task it was to keep the ancient mysteries alive and to pass them on by word of mouth. These individuals were entertainers, historians, tellers of tales, and musicians. They came to be highly esteemed and valued as bards. Hawk Hurst is a bard in the truest sense. An animated storyteller, talented musician, outdoor educator, flute and drum maker, his performances and multicultural programs
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