R. Carlos Nakai Feature Film

We are honored to present R. Carlos Nakai, world renowned Native American flutist, composer and educator, in a feature documentary that will share his life story and musical innovations that preserve the past and change the future of creative music.

Of Navajo-Ute heritage, R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer on the Native American flute. In addition to his solo appearances’ throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan, Nakai has worked with guitarist William Eaton, pianist Peter Kater, the classical ensemble Tos, and has appeared with the Phoenix, Tucson, California, San Juan, and Saskatoon Symphonies.  He also founded the ethnic jazz ensemble, Jackalope, and released an album in which he joins a traditional Japanese ensemble from Kyoto, Japan.

Through his dedicated work, Mr. Nakai has kept the oral and song history of Native American music alive, while adding his own conception through his ensembles and compositions, heard on over 50 recordings. Our goal is to tell Mr. Nakai’s story and introduce new generations to his music and mission of spreading peace through music in a feature length documentary film.

Snapshots Music & Arts Foundation needs your support to produce this worthy film on R. Carlos Nakai, and make it available to a worldwide audience. Please consider supporting our efforts with a “tax-deductible” donation to Snapshots Music & Arts Foundation 501-c3 non-profit. Your contribution of support is greatly appreciated.

For more information on corporate or foundation sponsorship of this project, please write Bruce Huntington on our contact page here. Individual contributions can be made below.

Follow us on Facebook and Youtube