Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor Joseph FireCrow, Native American Flute

William Grant Still - James Cockey - Antonin Dvořák - A rich blend of Native American, African-American and Old World cultures creates an inspiring landscape on this exhilarating musical journey to the New World. Originating in the South, William Grant Still’s From the Black Belt personifies seven amusing characters with harp, harmonica and banjo. Moving westward across the prairies, the world premier of James Cockey’s The Gift of the Elk echoes a time of ritual and enchantment with the hauntingly emotional sounds of the Native American flute exquisitely played by Northern Cheyenne GrammyTM nominee, Joseph FireCrow. Heading back east, From the New World recounts Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s impressions and experience in a new land – the bustle of New York, the broad expanse of the landscape, and the generosity of the people in America.

Joseph FireCrow, Native American Flute - A Cheyenne flutist, Joseph FireCrow has been releasing albums since 1992. His album Cheyenne Nation was nominated for a Grammy in 2001. FireCrow has appeared many times as a guest musician on recordings by other musicians in the industry. In addition to his Grammy nomination, he has earned top honors among his peers in the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) organization. In 2003, he received the NAMA "Song Writer of the Year" award for Legend of the Warrior. In 2005, FireCrow was recognized for his work with the Billings Symphony, taking home the NAMA award for "Best Instrumental Recording." He was the 2006 recipient of NAMA's "Flutist of the Year" award for his work on Red Beads. www.josephfirecrow.com