“Gentle, emotional flute music is Golana´’s calling card. Over the course of nine albums, he has proven that he is not only an excellent flutist with beautiful tone, but also that he is a skilled composer whose music echoes the sentiments that make up this album’s title - LOVE AND KINDNESS. This set of eleven compositions features songs that are dreamy and wistful, bearing elements of reflection, joy and utmost peace. Golana´’s flute is central on each track, standing strong in the foreground. Providing accent is a backdrop that includes Peter Kater on piano, David Chamberlain on acoustic guitar, Cameron Stone on cello and Robert Anderson on violin. Highlights like “Remembering You” and “A Sacred Place” are soft and touching - the kind of music that beckons you to close your eyes and just “be”.”

http://www.holisticpage.com.au

Listen to samples from Love & Kindness here (add'l samples — click here)

CALL SILENCE · · LOVE & KINDNESS · · RETURN TO THE CIRCLE
GRATITUDE · · A SACRED PLACE

These hymns have been a source of comfort and inspiration for our family. My parents raised me on this music and tried by their loving example to show me the “good road”, a road I have found so hard across the years to stay upon. Throughout my life I turned to this music when I was in need. Over the years, on many a sleepless night, I could be found alone in my room, playing and singing these hymns.

Listen to samples from Hymns here (add'l samples — click here)

AMAZING GRACE · · ALLELUIA · · SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
HE IS LORD · · ROCK OF AGES

“Drawing for this release from six previous CDs, Native American flute player Golana´ set out to release a collection of his most relaxing and meditative tracks — and he has certainly succeeded. These 11 songs are a musical balm, soothing the heart and easing the mind. The opening (“Call to Prayer”) and closing (“Magic Canyons”) tracks are solo flute meditations while the remaining nine feature other assorted instruments including keyboards, cello, violin, acoustic guitar, piano, and muted hand drums. While maintaining a serene mood throughout, the music's song-by-song character varies: New Age (“Lone Pine Canyon”), rural folkish (“Beloved"), and cinematic (“Cloud's Rest”). Regardless of Golana´’s chosen musical motif, First Light aptly illustrates how special an artist he is and just why his appeal is so broad.”

New Age Retailer

Listen to samples from First Light here (add'l samples — click here)

TIME OF LONG NIGHTS · · MIRROR LAKE · · WALKS ALONE MAN
LONE PINE CANYON · · TO LOVE AND BE LOVED

“Golana´ is a master of the Native American flute who has been making music for over a decade, and has racked up ten NAMMY nominations in the process. One of the factors that makes his music so enjoyable is that his music has a lot of heart in it, not to mention a pervading sense of serenity. Both of those qualities are plentiful on MIRROR LAKE, which was inspired by the scenic mountainscapes of Southern California. Golana´’s flute is front and center on each of these compositions, with backing from Charlie Bisharat on violin, David Chamberlin on keyboards, Cameron Stone on cello and Scott Hartley and Rodger Whitten on piano. The mix of Native influences and classical instrumentation gives the music a nice blend of elegance and earthiness that will take you to a place of tranquility.”

Music Design InReview

Listen to samples from Mirror Lake here (add'l samples — click here)

MIRROR LAKE · · GVGEYUHI (I LOVE YOU) · · FLUME CANYON TRAIL
CLOUD'S REST · · AS A DEER· · GYMNOPEDIE NO. 1

“Golana has released a masterpiece with Lone Pine Canyon! Just one of the most beautiful works, both his own gorgeous compositions and his re-arrangements of classical pieces.”

John Ziegler — Program Director, KUMD-FM Duluth, MN

Listen to samples from Lone Pine Canyon here (add'l samples — click here)

LONE PINE CANYON · · YACQUI GIRL · · RACHMANINOFF PAGANINI RHAPSODY
JUST AS I AM · · No. 449· · RACHMANINOFF 2ND CONCERTO

“One word for your new release - PERFECT!! Absolutely lovely. Your music is like a hymn.”

Louise Higman - WUOT - Knoxville, TN

Listen to samples from Moon of First Snow here (add'l samples — click here)

TIME OF LONG NIGHTS · · WATER FROM HEAVEN · · MOON OF FIRST SNOW
BELOVED · · CHEROKEE MORNING SONG· · TO LOVE AND BE LOVED

“We have reviewed Feather On The Wind, his latest release, and Walk Between Worlds, and have found them to be among the best examples of the native flute we have heard. This is truly music that the heart can feel.”

Jim Praytor (Standing Fox) - Great Circle News

“I don’t believe I have ever heard anything lovlier in my life!! I sat in sort of a trance the entire CD with big tears in my eyes. Scott’s technique with the Native American flute is so much richer and fuller than other NA flute players and the accompanying instruments make such a difference in the total presentation of the music. I didn’t think Walk Between Worlds could be beaten but Scott did it.”

Louise Higman - WUOT - Knoxville, TN

Listen to samples from Feather on the Wind here (add'l samples — click here)

SOFT WINDS · · CLOSER TO YOU · · ALL GOOD MEDICINE
ALLELUIA · · WALKS ALONE MAN

“...a New Age album that is like a soundtrack to every man’s essential journey”

Music Connection

“...Golana´’s ten track album of Native American flute compositions redefines the genre”

Alternatives Magazine

“......It’s soooo beautiful. I love the mix of harp and Native American flute. Actually, I love everything they've done here. It’s melodic, contemporary and still haunting in that lovely way we all expect from this genre. I would say that it’s probably the first true crossover Native American CD. It’s pop influenced Native music, rather than Native influenced pop music. Thanks for sending such a winner!”

Anne Williams, Nightscapes WPLM, Boston, MA

Listen to samples from Walk Between Worlds here (add'l samples — click here)

WALK BETWEEN WORLDS · · DREAMING WITH YOU
THE LONGING · · SPIRIT AT PALATKI

Perhaps the most “open” and receptive of mulit-NAMMY nominee GOLANA´’s albums, Path To The Heart features nine compositions for solo flute. Called “little short of magic” by New Age Retailer Magazine, this album is over fifty six minutes of stillness and healing, and was a NAV Finalist for Best Healing/Meditation Album.

“Soul Stirring Music.”

Santa Maria Times

Listen to samples from Path To The Heart here (add'l samples — click here)

SHAMAN'S LULLABY · · SACRED SILENCE · · CALL TO PRAYER