The Native American flute’s wistful tones evoke images of moonlit nights on the western plains and remind a listener of the musician’s spiritual connection to his world. But to James Pellerite, former ...

The Native American flute is known to evoke images of the Old West, a wolf calling to its mate or an eagle silhouetted against a fiery red-painted sky. No one knows this better than Andy Talley who, ...

These days, Native American Flute Players perform at music festivals across the globe. But few belong to any tribe or nation, something that troubles Darren Thompson, a member of the Lac du Flambeau ...

At 90 years old, James Pellerite could comfortably rest on the many achievements of his past. Instead, he’s chosen a path of restless innovation, challenging the conventional orthodoxy of both ...

Come discover the Native American Indian flute with Nathalie Picard-Hatch and Dennis Hatch from 5-7 p.m., April 5, at Jitterbug N Java, 2211 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Nathalie Picard, Huron-Wendat ...

Bluff • “Start from silence!” third grade teacher Sarah Burak repeats, raising her voice above the din of 10 elementary school students playing traditional Native American wooden flutes. Her class, ...

BRECKENRIDGE – R. Carlos Nakai prepared himself for a career as a symphonic brass musician, but destiny planned otherwise.At age 22, a car accident damaged the musculature of his mouth and face, ...

When Gareth Laffely isn't in class at Volunteer State Community College, he's working with Grammy Award-winning artists and producers, composing soundtracks for documentaries, or playing music for ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon Community College is commemorating Native American Heritage Month with a lineup of virtual and in-person events in November, including at the Bend, Madras and ...

Kevin Locke, an acclaimed Native American flute player, hoop dancer, cultural ambassador and educator, has died in South Dakota at age 68, according to his family. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux ...