A few years ago Roland traveled to New Mexico and met Sky Redhawk who introduced him to the Native American Flute (NAF). Roland was captured by this instrument and consequently has acquired several flutes. Upon returning from this inspiring trip Roland devoted day and night to the history, theory and practice of this infinitely complex and simple instrument. He started composing and recording and the results are his latest CD on Flow Chart Records, Isophonic Nation, featuring music for NAF.

Interview with Roland P. Young.

We discuss his song, "Awe Yesh"; liturgical music; studying the clarinette with his grandfather; singing doo-wop with the Velveteers; becoming a deejay at KSAN and KPFA; what has sustained his love for wind instruments; playing music while he was in the Navy; John Philip Sousa; why he moved to San Francisco in the 60s; listening to Charlie Parker outtakes with Ike Parker; the West Coast cool jazz scene; why he was fired from KSAN; why his album, Isophonic Nation represent his biggest musical departure; why he is regarded as one of the iniators of electronica; how he fell in love with the Native American flute; the Shakuhachi flute; playing with The Offs; album cover artwork by Basquiat; what direction he plans to take his music in the future; my electornic music show, solipsistic NATION.

Featured songs are:

1. "Awe Yesh"
2. "Strings"
3. "After All"