Blurring the lines between new and ancient music, Samjjana (‘sum-ya-na’) brings together the Native American flute with the hang – percussion instrument of Switzerland. Actually it’s not a drum, the hang (‘haŋ’) is a steel disc played with the hands, and it is one of the newest instruments in the world today.

The ethereal sound that comes from it fits perfectly with the Native American flute. In this case it’s a drone flute, meaning it is two flutes made as one, with the opposite side playing a single fixed note. So enjoy the hang and listen for the harmony produced by the extra sound chamber on the flute, then Click Here to check out another wind instrument.

Unlike other Native American flutes which are played by blowing directly into the end to produce the sound, the Anasazi flute is played by forming an embouchure to blow air across the rim of the instrument. It is much longer than other Native American flutes and so produces a much deeper sound.

This instrument comes from the ancestors of the Pueblo people living in Arizona and New Mexico. Since it is not known what these people called themselves, they have been given a name and are now commonly referred to as the Anasazi. After listening to Scott August Click Here for more instrumental music.

When it comes to music, there are not many instruments more modern than the hang, nor as ancient as the Native American flute. Here they are played together in complete harmony, demonstrating a universal truth of timeless cohesion… or maybe just playing some wicked awesome tunes. Whichever you prefer, both are true.

After the video, click here to see the Jeff Ball solo act.

Certainly it is no surprise that one of the simplest instruments in the world is among the most amazing, and Jeff Ball is here to prove the point. With only a crafted piece of wood, it is the musician that makes Native American flute music great.

After the video, click here to check out the ocarina, another wind instrument.