Alan Tower – Breath of Creation : Solo Huaca

“Huaca” is a South American native term for something holy or sacred and the hallowed sound of breath flowing through fired clay inspires this sense of sacredness. For thousands of years flute instruments from virtually every culture have been used for ritual and healing. The huaca is a radical innovation in this tradition with large chambers allowing for three-part harmony in a wind instrument for the first time. Alan Tower’s hauntingly beautiful huaca compositions have an organic, primal sound quality that spans the ages of time. Instruments featured: solo huaca.