Combining Western classical with Native American musical culture: I chat to composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate
Updated: 2021-09-17 17:53:16
: : Pages Home About Us Contact Us Record Reviews Interviews Twitter : RobertHugill Opera and Concert Reviews Facebook Saturday , 18 September 2021 Combining Western classical with Native American musical culture : I chat to composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Labels : interview Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate : Lowak Shoppala' premiere in 2009 The composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate is both a citizen of the USA and the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma and his music reflects this dual heritage , combining the Western classical tradition with that of Native American cultures . His work , Lowak Shoppala' Fire and Light expresses Chickasaw identity through classical music theatre . Lowak Shoppala' premiered in 2009 and the premiere recording was released in June 2021 on Azica Records featuring