North America's indigenous population have a diverse and vibrant musical culture stretching back thousands of years that is deeply grounded and yet evolving as it encounters new influences. This Rough Guide navigates the expansive scene from the hauntingly beautiful flute of Carlos Nakai and the driving pow wow of Blackfire to the innovative sounds of Pura Fe, Casper Loma Da-Wa, and Asani.Bonus CD: Pura Fé: Full Moon Rising - Born in New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a mother descended from the Tuscarora Nation, Pura Fé s loose-sounding yet incredibly tight music concocts a blend of heady blues and Native American vocal music.